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Best Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
Soft, chewy, and buttery, these easy homemade flour tortillas are made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes for the freshest wraps you’ll ever taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 12 tortillas
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tortilla Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour high quality preferred
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoon salted butter softened; coconut oil can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup hot water not warm; helps blend fat into flour

For Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing skillet

Instructions
 

  • Mix the Dough
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the softened butter, then pour in the hot water. Stir everything together until a shaggy dough starts to form.
  • Knead Until Smooth
    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 2 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide and Roll
    Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball into a thin 8-inch round. If the dough springs back, let it rest another minute before rolling again.
  • Cook the Tortillas
    Preheat skillet over medium-high and brush lightly with olive oil. Cook each tortilla for 30–60 seconds until bubbles appear, then flip and cook until golden spots form. Stack under a towel to keep warm.
  • Serve and Enjoy
    Serve warm with your favorite fillings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

  • Let the dough rest to ensure softness and ease of rolling.
  • Always use hot water to help the fat blend into the flour.
  • Maintain a medium-high skillet temperature for proper puffing.
  • Avoid overcooking to keep tortillas tender.
  • Store tortillas stacked and wrapped to trap steam and maintain flexibility.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19.1gProtein: 2.6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5.6gSodium: 233.8mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 0.1g
Keyword Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas
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