Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Authentic Mexican Tortillas Recipe
Authentic Mexican flour tortillas made from scratch deliver incomparable softness and flavor that store-bought versions simply cannot match. This time-tested recipe creates perfectly pliable tortillas with just the right thickness and texture for wrapping around your favorite fillings. The simple ingredients and traditional technique produce tortillas with authentic taste and aroma that transport you straight to a Mexican kitchen.
This authentic flour tortilla recipe is well worth a try. I learned how to make these growing up watching my mother Alma.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 dozen
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Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
¾ cup shortening or lard
¾ cup hot water
Directions
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening by hand, or with a pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly. If mixture looks more floury than crumbly, add one or two more tablespoons of shortening. Add about 3/4 cup hot water, or just enough to moisten.
Knead dough by hand or with a large fork, rubbing dough against the sides of the mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until dough forms a soft round shape. For best results, cover dough with a clean dish towel, and let it rest for about an hour or so.
Divide dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Roll each ball on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Place a tortilla in the preheated pan and cook until browned and slightly puffy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side, about 30 seconds or a minute more; transfer to a plate. Repeat with each piece of dough. Keep cooked tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.
Laura L
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 227 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 227 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
| Sodium 470mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Calcium 50mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 34mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
