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Stack of freshly made homemade flour tortillas on a wooden board

Arthur All-Purpose Flour Tortilla Recipe


  • Author: Rita
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 tortillas
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make, this Arthur all-purpose flour tortilla recipe delivers restaurant-quality tortillas right from your kitchen. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or enjoying on their own, these homemade flour tortillas are fresh, flavorful, and free of preservatives. With simple pantry ingredients and a few easy steps, you’ll never want store-bought tortillas again.


Ingredients

Arthur all-purpose flour – 3 cups
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
Warm water – 1 cup
Oil or melted butter – ⅓ cup


Instructions

In a large bowl, mix Arthur all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until combined
Add oil and mix until the flour resembles coarse crumbs
Slowly pour in warm water while stirring until a soft dough forms
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic
Cover with a clean towel and let it rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions
Roll each dough ball into a thin round tortilla on a lightly floured surface
Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat
Place one tortilla in the skillet and cook for 30-40 seconds until bubbles form
Flip and cook the other side for another 30 seconds until golden brown spots appear
Flip once more for an additional 10 seconds for even cooking
Transfer to a clean towel to keep warm and repeat with remaining dough balls

Notes

Resting the dough is essential for soft, pliable tortillas
For extra flavor, substitute butter or lard for the oil
Avoid overcooking to prevent dry tortillas
Use a tortilla press for even, round tortillas

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes, Resting Time 30 minutes
  • Category: Bread, Tortillas
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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