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Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

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This homemade tortilla recipe yields soft, pliable tortillas perfect for wraps, tacos, and quesadillas. Made from simple pantry ingredients like flour, salt, and vegetable oil, these tortillas come together easily with no special equipment. Resting the dough ensures easy rolling, and cooking in a hot skillet produces tender, lightly browned tortillas that puff up beautifully.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2/3 cup warm water (plus more as needed)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined to ensure consistent texture.
  2. Add oil and combine: Pour the vegetable oil or melted butter into the dry mixture. Use a fork or pastry cutter to blend until the mixture becomes crumbly or shaggy in texture. This helps incorporate the fat evenly into the flour.
  3. Add water and form dough: Gradually add the warm water to the crumbly mixture, stirring to bring the dough together. If the dough feels too dry, add additional water one teaspoon at a time until it starts to come together.
  4. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Kneading activates gluten, giving structure to the tortillas.
  5. Rest the dough: Cover the dough with a dish towel and let it rest for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Resting relaxes the gluten, making the dough easier to roll out without shrinking.
  6. Divide and roll out: Divide the rested dough into 10 equal portions. Keep the remaining dough covered to prevent drying out. Flatten each portion into a disc and roll out as thinly and evenly as possible to roughly 8-inch diameter.
  7. Prepare for cooking: Stack the rolled-out tortillas with parchment paper between each to prevent sticking while you cook.
  8. Cook the tortillas: Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Place one tortilla in the pan and cook for about 30-45 seconds until bubbles form and brown spots appear on the underside. Flip and cook the other side for another 30-45 seconds. The tortilla will puff up during cooking.
  9. Keep warm and serve: Transfer cooked tortillas to a dish towel or tortilla warmer to keep warm. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining tortillas. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
  10. Storage and reheating: Store cooled tortillas tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in a sealed zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat by wrapping in a lightly damp paper towel and microwaving for 15-20 seconds to restore softness.

Notes

  • Use warm water to help the dough come together smoothly.
  • Resting the dough is key for easy rolling and tender tortillas.
  • Rolling out as thin as possible yields light, flexible tortillas.
  • A cast iron skillet ensures even heat and good browning.
  • Store cooked tortillas properly to prevent drying out.

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