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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/28/2014
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Southwestern homemade flour tortillas are a simple but delicious twist on plain flour tortillas. They will quickly become a must-have on taco night!
Homemade tortillas. The best thing ever, right? Of course I can’t be normal and post a recipe for plain flour or corn tortillas.
Nooooo….I add some of my favorite taco seasoning. (If you love that taco seasoning as much as I do, make sure to make a large batch of it!)
Adding taco seasoning to plain tortillas just so happens to be a very, very good choice. It gives them the perfect southwestern flavor, just right to make them a little different and more special than a plain tortilla.
And can I tell you how amazing they are as the vessel for cheese quesadillas?
Tortillas are simple to make and you don’t even need a tortilla press to make them. It might make them prettier and more uniform but I love the rustic look. They are easy to roll out and perfectly delicious. Sure, I’d love a tortilla press but I have kitchen gadgets coming out of my ears already.
I don’t have a tortilla warmer either. Where do people keep all of these things? I line one of my Le Creuset pans with parchment paper to keep these tortillas nice and warm without getting soggy. I think it looks pretty, too.
If you’re planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, make sure to add these to the menu along with some of the dishes listed below.
Southwestern style!
Try some of our favorites:
- Taco Salad (always a favorite!)
- Southwestern Black Bean Dip
- Southwestern Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers (SO good!)
- Southwestern Mac and Cheese Muffins
- Taco Chicken Tenders
- Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (what we fondly refer to as “taco slop”)
- Fajita Stuffed Chicken
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Recipe
Get the Recipe: Southwestern Homemade Tortillas
4.50 from 2 votesPrep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 1 minute min
Additional Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 41 minutes mins
12 tortillas
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Southwestern homemade flour tortillas are a simple but delicious twist on plain flour tortillas. They will quickly become a must-have on taco night!
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled + extra for rolling as needed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon [taco seasoning]
- 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup hot tap water
Instructions
Add flour, salt, and taco seasoning to a large bowl. Mix together to combine.
Add shortening to dry ingredients and mix together using your hands until it resembles coarse sand.
Add the hot water and mix in with a fork. Knead for 5-10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms. Roll into a log and cut into 12 equal-ish portions. Place in a zip-top bag and let rest for 30 minutes, or up to two hours.
Preheat a frying pan or a skillet over medium-high to medium heat. Roll out the dough into approximately 6 to 7-inch rounds. Fry the rounds for about 30-40 seconds on each side. They should puff up and become golden brown.
Keep cooked tortillas in aluminum foil, a tortilla holder, or a Dutch oven until ready to fill and serve. This will keep them soft and warm.
Notes
- To make unflavored tortillas, simply omit the taco seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1g, Calories: 152kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 133mg, Fiber: 1g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
© Author: Rachel Gurk
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Sam says
Very easy to make. I would like to increase the taco seasoning for more flavor; would I need to adjust any other tortilla ingredients?Reply
Rachel Gurk says
No, if you want to increase the taco seasoning flavor, I’d leave all other ingredients the same.
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bev @ bevcooks says
Doing. This. Yeah.
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Alaina {Fabtastic Eats} says
I have never made homemade tortillas, despite the constant push that they’re so much better than store bought. To be honest it’s just out of pure laziness.. But, I love these ones! They’re seasoned..that makes it so much better! I’d totally do what your daughter is doing and just eat them as is! oh YUM!
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Amy @Very Culinary says
Love this!
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Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
Homemade flour tortillas? holy yum! These look seriously amazing, need to try!!! And I love the pictures of E, so cute :)
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George says
I grew up in East L.A. in the forties. The abuelas used to sit on their front steps and make tortillas. They’s hike their skirts and flatten the tortillas on their thighs. No tortilla press needed. Heh . . .
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Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
How could you not love these homemade tortillas. Love the addition of taco seasoning.
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Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Such a great idea to add taco seasoning for extra flavor!
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Liz@Virtually Homemade says
I’m always so impressed that people make homemade tortillas! Look great :)
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denise says
wow!
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Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
I love homemade flour tortillas! And LOVE that you threw some taco seasoning in there too. Pinned! :)
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Beth @ The First Year says
Thanks for sharing this recipe Rachel! I love that I could sub gluten free flour and make them for myself, pinning!
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Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
Homemade tortillas have always been on my bucket list-I might just have to tackle them! Yours looks delicious!
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Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I made homemade tortillas for the first time ever this weekend. And I’m completely blown away by how easy it is. I was thinking it’d be fun to put a few spins on them and you totally read my mind! I love these!
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Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Oh man, those photos of E are SO adorable!!! I’ve never made a tortilla before, but these sound amazing! Love the taco seasoning addition! Pinned!
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