Mexican-Style Flour Tortillas Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Flour Tortillas Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 11 ounces (315g) all-purpose flour (about 2 1/2 cups), plus more for dusting; 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (8g); for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup lard (115g), melted; 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons (220ml) whole milk, warmed to 125°F (50°C) on an instant-read thermometer

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Cook Time

15m

Total Time

1h 15m

This Mexican-Style Flour Tortillas recipe creates soft and fluffy tortillas with a touch of sweetness. With the perfect combination of all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, lard, and whole milk, you'll have delicious, authentic tortillas in no time. Perfect for tacos, enchiladas, or as a side dish.

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Servings: 12

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11 ounces (315g) all-purpose flour (about 2 1/2 cups), plus more for dusting

2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (8g); for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup lard (115g), melted

3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons (220ml) whole milk, warmed to 125°F (50°C) on an instant-read thermometer

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

341kcal

17%
Fat

14g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

43g

2%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

7g

0%
Cholesterol

9mg

0%
Sodium

319mg

15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mexican-Style Flour Tortillas Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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