Description
This Homemade Flour Tortillas recipe is a simple and delicious way to make fresh, soft, and pliable tortillas from scratch using basic pantry ingredients. Perfect for wraps, tacos, or as a side to your favorite Mexican dishes, these tortillas are cooked quickly on a skillet for an authentic taste and texture.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the olive oil and warm water into the dry mix and stir with a spoon or your hand until a rough dough begins to form.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead vigorously for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
- Divide Dough: Divide the dough into 8 equal portions to create large tortillas. Shape each portion into a smooth ball to prepare for rolling.
- Rest the Dough: Place the dough balls under a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for at least 30 minutes. This resting helps to relax the gluten for easier rolling.
- Roll the Tortillas: On a floured surface, take each dough ball and roll it out into an 8 to 10 inch diameter circle, ensuring even thinness.
- Cook Tortillas: Heat a skillet or griddle on medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 30 to 45 seconds on the first side, then flip and cook for another 30 to 45 seconds until lightly browned spots appear.
- Keep Warm: Stack the cooked tortillas and keep them warm inside a tortilla warmer or wrapped in a clean towel until serving.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate the baking powder for better texture.
- Letting dough rest helps the tortillas roll out easily and prevents shrinkage during cooking.
- Keep the surface and rolling pin lightly floured to avoid sticking.
- Tortillas are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two.
- You can reheat tortillas on a dry skillet for a few seconds to restore softness before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: homemade flour tortillas, soft tortillas, Mexican tortillas, tortilla recipe, easy tortillas, skillet tortillas
