Homemade Taco Tortillas

Create the ultimate foundation for your taco night with these soft, pliable, and utterly delicious Homemade Taco Tortillas. Crafted with just five pantry ingredients—flour, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, and warm water—this recipe delivers 12 perfectly tender tortillas in under 40 minutes. The easy-to-follow method involves kneading a simple dough, rolling it into thin rounds, and cooking on a hot skillet to achieve that classic golden-brown speckling. These tortillas elevate your tacos with their fresh, homemade flavor and versatility, making them a must-try for any taco lover. Serve them warm, straight off the skillet, and stuff them with your favorite fillings for an unbeatable dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.75 cups warm water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 2

Add the vegetable oil to the flour mixture and mix with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Pour in the warm water gradually, mixing with a fork or your hands, until a cohesive dough forms.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out each dough ball into a thin circle about 6-7 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Place a rolled dough circle onto the hot skillet and cook for 30-45 seconds until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom has light brown spots.

Step 9

Flip the tortilla and cook the other side for another 30-45 seconds.

Step 10

Remove the cooked tortilla from the skillet and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep it warm and pliable.

Step 11

Repeat the cooking process with the remaining dough circles.

Step 12

Serve warm with your favorite taco fillings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	469.6 grams (469.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1214

Total Fat 41.50g	53%
Saturated Fat 6.00g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1633mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 185.30g	67%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 0.50g
Protein 24.80g	50%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 257mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 61.1%