Thick-Style Flour Tortillas

Rating: 4.73 stars
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Most flour tortillas use lard or vegetable shortening as one of the ingredients. This recipe uses canola oil with the same great tortilla taste. A great alternative for those of you who are allergic to soy products. Add a bowl of green chili and then get ready to sop it up with a tasty tortilla. Store tortillas in the refrigerator in a gallon-size plastic bag or place in the freezer.

By Lela

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Recipe Summary

prep:
25 mins
cook:
2 mins
additional:
10 mins
total:
37 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 8-inch tortillas
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

14
Original recipe yields 14 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

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  • Combine water and canola oil in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture with a fork until dough forms a ball, adding 1/4 cup water if dough is too dry.

  • Knead dough until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide into 14 egg-size balls. Cover bowl with a cotton towel. Let dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Roll 1 ball dough into an 8-inch tortilla on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.

  • Preheat an ungreased cast iron griddle on medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla on the hot griddle; cook until browned spots form, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate; cover with a cotton towel to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas, stacking them under the towel.

Cook's Note:

To reheat tortillas, place in the microwave for 10 seconds.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
166 calories; protein 3.7g; carbohydrates 27.4g; fat 4.3g; sodium 237.1mg. Full Nutrition
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Speeding Ninja
Rating: 5 stars
01/11/2019
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11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Speeding Ninja
Rating: 5 stars
01/10/2019
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MomeSs
Rating: 5 stars
02/25/2020
It takes some practice to achieve a round tortilla. The second time I made this I decreased the salt and lost the amazing flavor. I rolled seasoning into the dough after I realized my mistake and really liked the result. This is a great option for my limited diet (no soy etc)! Read More
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Karen Lea Frost
Rating: 5 stars
07/23/2019
I made this recipe using coconut oil (that is all I had). I followed the measurements exactly, I cut the recipe in half (just for me), I was able to make 8 tortillas, a few the size of fajitas and the rest a little larger than that. I can taste the difference between these and store bought. Fresh tastes way better, the outcome is awesome, I rolled as thin as I could and still got a thicker tortilla, was very satisfying. Saved me money, and took the same amount of time as if I would have gone to the store to buy. I like that I can make a half batch and not have so many leftovers. This was my first time making tortillas, overall it was a success. Read More
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chevybucket
Rating: 5 stars
09/20/2019
These are great tasting super easy to make and very quick, they stayed there shape when rolled out, Will be making these agian. Thanks Read More
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Christopher Pierce
Rating: 5 stars
04/24/2019
Best homemade tortillas!!!! Tastes just like home after being in Ukraine for 10 months with only lavash to use as tacos. Read More
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