Eat Without

Flour Tortillas

Source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Programs

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

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.

Makes
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water (warm, 105 to 110 °F)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add oil and mix until crumbly.
  4. Start with 1/2 cup of water and add 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture forms a loose crumbly ball.
  5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 6 to 8 times or until smooth.
  6. Divide into 10 balls. Roll each piece into an 8 inch circle.
  7. 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.

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