Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas are the perfect addition to your meals, offering a soft and chewy texture that enhances everything from tacos to burritos. Making these tortillas at home is not only simple but also rewarding. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create fresh, delicious tortillas that outperform store-bought versions. Enjoy them warm straight off the skillet or store them for later use. Once you try this easy recipe, you'll never want to go back to pre-packaged options!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: SIDES Cuisine: Mexican Keyword: For extra flavor, consider adding spices such as garlic powder or herbs into the flour mix before kneading. You can easily freeze any leftovers by placing parchment paper between each tortilla in an airtight bag. Servings: Approximately 10 servings Calories: 150kcal Author: Tisha

Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup warm water

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 2 minutes or by hand for 5 minutes until soft.
Let the dough rest in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap for 1 hour.
Divide the rested dough into 10 equal pieces and shape them into balls; let rest for another 10 minutes.
Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Roll each ball into a thin round (about 6 inches) on a floured surface.
Cook each tortilla in the skillet for 20–30 seconds on each side until lightly browned.

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