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I usually have to double this recipe because we go through them quickly. Tender, chewy and simple, you'll never use store-bought tortillas again. —Kristin Van Dyken, West Richland, Washington
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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.
Originally published as Homemade Tortillas in Taste of Home June/July 2010, p36
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Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2013 by jolinn
this is big help thanks
Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2013 by MrsZ917
I don't know how this recipe has such great reviews. All I could taste was flour. Not good! I think any good tortilla recipe will probably have shortening/lard and baking powder.
Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2012 by OKate
They turned out great. If they are too sticky or gloppy, then add a little more flour. I live in a dry climate and had to use a whole cup of water to the 2 cups of flour because mine were very flakey. Easy to adjust as needed. Will definitely be my new go-to recipe for tortillas.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2012 by franchesca17
Wow what a mess! Had to add flour like many others but dough stuck to rolling pin & wooden cutting board so ended up shaping them with my hand. Looked good after cooking, slightly browned but when tried to use them they fell apart. Don't know how all the people who had a positive experience could have used the same recipe!
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2012 by fnstlug
I made them a little bit thicker and they were delicious! Definitely make again. The dough does not save well in the fridge.
Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2012 by scuster
My stepson wanted homemade tortillas like his nana made. We tried numerous ones and this was the best one. If you use bread flour they puff a little...or you can use a little baking powder. We also sometimes use lard instead of oil, yummy either way. We use hot water as suggested from other recipes.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2012 by Sabine6364
I use a similar recipe, but to make it really quick and easy I mix the flour, salt and baking powder in the food processor. I then add the lard or oil depending on what I have available, mix it and finally add the water. I mix it until the dough comes together and make the dough balls. I let them rest for a few minutes to make it easier to roll out. My family turns up their noses at store bought tortillas now.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2012 by kathidahl
I want to try this..but can I use masa?
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2012 by roryalexmom
I made this recipe a week ago for my homemade chicken mole! It was awesome! So awesome, in fact, my husband bought me a tortilla press over the weekend. Making them again tonight!!! Thanks!
Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2012 by karengrad
I made these for the first time tonight and they were amazing. I usually buy the bag of flour tortilla mix so i dont have to worry about making them from scratch completely. I wanted to try this on my own this time. I dont understand why people had trouble with them. I do agree about the water. Make sure it is very hot, it helps when rising. Thanks so much for this recipe.
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