Flour Tortillas
Skip the store-bought tortillas and make your own with this simple recipe. Swap out some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, a whole grain.
- 10 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Flour Tortillas
Skip the store-bought tortillas and make your own with this simple recipe. Swap out some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, a whole grain.
- 10 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add oil and mix until crumbly.
Start with 1/2 cup of water and add 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture forms a loose crumbly ball.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 6 to 8 times or until smooth.
Divide into 10 balls. Roll each piece into an 8 inch circle.
Heat a 12 inch dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla at a time into skillet and cook until light brown spots appear on bottom. Turn over and cook on other side until lightly browned.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 tortilla
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 115 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.2 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 31 mg |
| Potassium | 27 mg |
| Sodium | 166 mg |
| Copper | 37 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3 mcg |
| Folate | 73 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 3 mg |
Source:
- Montana State University Extension Service
- Nutrition Education Programs