Homemade Tortillas Recipe

By JoyT

Tender, chewy and simple, you'll never use store-bought tortillas again

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-12 times, adding a little flour or water if needed to achieve a smooth dough. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• Divide dough into eight portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle.
• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook tortillas over medium heat for 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned. Keep warm.



How to Make Tortillas

Step 1

Divide dough into 1-1/2-inch balls.


Step 2

Flatten and roll each into a 7-inch circle with a rolling pin.


Step 3

Cook tortillas in a greased skillet, 1 minute on each side.

Well-wrapped tortillas keep in the freezer for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before using.

Nutritional Facts 1 tortilla equals 159 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.