Homemade Flour Tortillas

I had no idea how good homemade tortillas were, until I made them the other day. The ones you buy at the store are okay, but homemade ones are heartier, thicker, and full of flavor. Plus, they're fresh! This is a super easy and fast recipe to make tortillas. Plus, they're not just for breakfast burritos, but you can eat them with bean burritos, tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, etc.  From now on, I'm going to save money and just make a large batch of tortillas (to save for the week) on Sundays when I make my homemade bread.

Flour Tortillas
2 cups flour  $.16 
1 tsp. baking powder  $.17
1/2 tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. shortening or butter  $.57- $2.00 (depending on ingredient used)
3/4 cups hot water

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Soften butter, add to bowl, and cut the butter until the butter is in pea size pieces. Add hot water to mixture and stir with a wood spoon until dough begins to form. Knead for 5-10 minutes on floured surface. Let dough sit for 10 minutes.
 Preheat frying pan to medium, add a small amount of oil (1 Tbsp. or so, so that it doesn't stick). Cut dough into 8 pieces, roll out into a thin circle. Place tortillas, one at a time, into the hot pan and cook each side about 30 seconds, or until it is bubbly with light brown spots. Remove from pan, and enjoy!

Estimated Total Cost: $.90- $2.33
Servings: 8 tortillas
Cost Per Serving: $.11- $.29



This dinner took about 25 minutes to make, from start to finish. But seriously, they were some of the best breakfast burritos I have ever had. You have to try these recipes!