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April 28, 2013

Spiced Flour Tortillas (From Scratch)

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Homemade flour tortillas made from scratch with fajita seasoning added


Homemade Spiced Flour Tortillas | www.chocolatemoosey.com

I’ve never been one to follow traditions and social norms. I don’t have an obsession for shoes and purses and don’t see how someone can spend $200+ on something I’m going to ruin anyway. I don’t lose weight for bikini season. And as much as I love a good beer, I was never a party animal in college. So why would I make traditional flour tortillas? Even if I tried my hardest to make something traditional, I end up breaking the rules anyway. I wanted to make Homemade Spiced Flour Tortillas from scratch since I eat tortillas so much, which ties into this week’s #SundaySupper theme of new cooking adventures.

I think I buy a pack of tortillas about 2-3 times a month because they make dinner so quick and easy. Let’s see, I’ve blogged about Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas, Summer Squash and Mushroom Quesadillas, Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos, and Taco Salad Bowls. You can even bake tortillas and make crispy chips to dip into Garden Salsa or Jalapeno Popper Dip.


Homemade Spiced Flour Tortillas | www.chocolatemoosey.com

When I heard this week’s theme is trying something new, I wasn’t sure what to make. Cinco de Mayo is coming up in a few weeks where most people will be eating lots of Mexican cuisine, so I decided to tackle homemade tortillas. I thought making them from scratch would be a pain because they are so thin. Turns out they are ridiculously easy. There’s no yeast involved, and if you can roll out pizza dough, you can roll out tortilla dough.


Homemade Spiced Flour Tortillas | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Typically you don’t add spice to the tortillas since you won’t know what you’re making with them. However, I don’t stray too far from Mexican food, so I added a little bit of Homemade Fajita Seasoning. I also used butter-flavored shortening, which is why my tortillas are more yellow than white. See? I’m a rule breaker.

The one downfall to making homemade spiced flour tortillas is you have to let the dough rest twice. Although it’s not something I could pull together for dinner after work, if you spend a few hours on a day off, you can make and even freeze tortillas to get you through the week.

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Homemade Spiced Flour Tortillas

Homemade Spiced Flour Tortillas

Yield: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fajita seasoning (optional - homemade or store bought)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and fajita seasoning. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt together the shortening and water. Remove from the heat and pour over the flour mixture. Stir until a loose ball of dough forms. Gather the dough up and remove from the bowl to a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 2-3 minutes or until the dough comes together. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover with a dish towel, and let rest for 1 hour.
  3. When done resting, divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape into balls. Cover with a towel and let rest again for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat a dry skillet. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into an 8 inch circle. When the skillet is hot, place one tortilla into the pan and cook until it browns a bit. Flip and brown the other side. When brown enough on both sides, remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining dough. Let cool completely before storing.

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  1. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    April 28, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I have a bag of yellow flour marked as `tortilla flour´ and have these on my bucket list. The yellow color makes them more interesting Carla, as do the spices. I´m stealing your fajita spice recipe, it´s fantastic, love it!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:24 PM

      Is it similar to corn flour? Just thinking of the yellow color. And thanks Paula!

      Reply
      • Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

        May 4, 2013 at 4:16 PM

        I think it is superfine polenta, which is not a common ingredient here. Polenta is very common, but the coarse one.

        Reply
  2. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    April 28, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I think you made a wise choice, Carla. I think your readers will love these…especially since you spiked them with fajita seasoning. Good-bye, plain old flour tortilla. I wish I didn’t love shoes as much as I do.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:29 PM

      I’d rather have homemade tortillas than new pair of heels ;) Thanks Jennie!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    April 28, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I love that you went outside the norm! Tortillas are popular in my home too for those nights that I need to whip up inner quick. I can’t wait to try your recipe, truly.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:29 PM

      Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply
  4. Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says

    April 28, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Hey breaking the rules makes life interesting. I love the idea of spiced tortillas, there are so many combinations I want to try.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:31 PM

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  5. Alaiyo Kiasi-Barnes says

    April 28, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    I love the look of your flour tortillas, and I especially like the seasoning you added. I’ll be they are fabulous! Kudos!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      Thanks Alaiyo!

      Reply
  6. Conni @FoodieArmyWife says

    April 28, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I love making homemade tortillas…but I have never thought about adding spices to them! Great idea!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      Thanks Conni!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    April 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Love the recipe! I made homemade tortillas before and it’s amazingly easy and so good! Love the fajita mix you used, great idea!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:35 PM

      Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply
  8. Family Foodie says

    April 28, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Our family is obsessed with tortillas and I can’t wait to try this recipe with them. I love that you added fajita spice to your tortillas and I love that you are your own person!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:36 PM

      Thanks Isabel :)

      Reply
  9. Scotty B says

    April 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    This looks delightfully simple. I love tortillas! Thanks for posting the recipe.

    Reply
  10. Tara says

    April 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    They look great. This is something I have never made also. Maybe I will challenge myself soon. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  11. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says

    April 28, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Wow. That sounds so easy and you don’t even need one of those tortilla presses!

    Reply
  12. Renee says

    April 28, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    I haven’t made tortillas yet. I do like your spiced ones. I prefer flavored tortillas for wraps and think this would be great instead of the plain ones.

    Reply
  13. Anne @ Webicurean says

    April 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Those look beautiful! We go through lots of tortillas here too–so I’m inspired to try making them at home!

    Reply
  14. Bea says

    April 28, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    This sounds fantastic, Carla. I love that you added some spice to the tortilla. Fresh tortillas are so much better than store bought and absolutely worth the time!

    Reply
  15. BusyWorkingMama says

    April 28, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
  16. Courtney @ Neighborfood says

    April 28, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Very cool! I’ve only made corn tortillas before, never flour. They look wonderfully chewy and thick (for tortillas) though. I will definitely have to try this!

    Reply
  17. Diana @GourmetDrizzles says

    April 28, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Your tortillas, as well as your pictures are beautiful! OK, I’m totally inspired and a going for it!!! ;-)

    Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    I never knew I was supposed to roll out pizza dough. Nuts, I’ve been doing it wrong!

    :)

    Thanks for a personalized tortilla recipe–this sounds great!

    Reply
  19. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says

    April 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    I love that you added spices to these! Seems like this recipe could be endlessly adapted. You could even add cinnamon and bake them up crispy for a dessert :)

    Reply
  20. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    April 28, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    These look so great! Love that you didn’t just make plain tortillas.

    Reply
  21. Liz says

    April 28, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    We used to be able to purchase decent flour tortillas in the grocery’s bakery, but no more. I miss them…and may have to give the homemade version a try. Yours look wonderful, Carla!

    Reply
  22. Hezzi-D says

    April 28, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I like the idea of using some seasonings in your tortilla. I’m sure it adds a great flavor.

    Reply
  23. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says

    April 28, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    One thing I’ve always wanted to make! Love the photos carla! You always have some of the best!

    Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    April 28, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I thought rules were meant to be broken! They’re your tortillas and you can make them any way you damn well choose :) They look awesome

    Reply
  25. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Wow, love that you added fajita seasoning!! awesome! I also eat tortillas a lot so I am definitely pinning this one!

    Reply
  26. Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba) says

    April 29, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    The spice twist on this is great! Love it!

    Reply
  27. [email protected] & Trinkets says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Pshaw. Normal is for wimps. And it’s boring. And your tortillas are so pretty, I wanna eat them plain.

    Reply
  28. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    What a great idea to add spices to your tortillas! I’m definitely doing that the next time I make them. GREAT idea!

    Reply
  29. Nicole @ Daily Dish Recipes says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Oh these look amazing! I love that you added the spice and the butter flavor – I bet these were just mouth watering good!
    Great remake Carla. I love making my own tortillas. ;)

    Reply
  30. Chris Cook says

    April 30, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Great “starter” recipe…start with the basics and add what you wish. I’m thinkin’ chipotle chili powder, finely grated lime zest, and some grated Monterey Jack cheese…this begs for cooked chicken, lettuce, diced tomatoes and avocados, and sour cream! Cali-Mex tacos, anyone? Yeah!

    Reply

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