Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLocal Taco12” Flour Tortilla Recipe

12” Flour Tortilla Recipe

Inspired by Local Taco
Time1h
Serves8

mexican rice, borracho or black beans, cheddar jack cheese, pico, topped w/queso, side of sauce

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Ingredients

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Tortilla

Method

Tortilla Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk together until well blended.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the vegetable oil and water. Mix with a fork until it forms a dough.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Rest the Dough

    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Roll Out Tortillas

    Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then use a rolling pin to flatten each ball into a 12-inch round tortilla.

  6. 6

    Cook the Tortillas

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through.

Filling Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Rice

    Cook the Mexican rice according to the package instructions or your favorite recipe.

  2. 8

    Heat the Beans

    If using canned borracho or black beans, drain and rinse them. Heat them in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

  3. 9

    Assemble the Tortilla

    On each tortilla, layer 1/4 cup of Mexican rice, 2 tablespoons of beans, and 1/4 cup of cheddar jack cheese.

  4. 10

    Add Pico de Gallo

    Top the tortillas with pico de gallo and drizzle with queso.

  5. 11

    Serve

    Fold the tortilla in half or roll it up. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

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