Flour Tortillas recipe
Homemade flour tortillas are easy to make with just a few ingredients, offering a pliable and soft texture perfect for tacos, burritos, and more. After years of trying, this simple recipe finally delivers the best tortillas—delicious and unbelievably satisfying every time.
Equipment
- Medium-size bowl for mixing.
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula for stirring.
- Mixer with hook (optional).
- Rolling pin for flattening the dough.
- Pan (preferably cast iron or non-stick) for cooking the tortillas.
- Parchment paper for stacking.
- Kitchen towel to cover dough while resting.
- Microwave-safe container (for reheating if storing).
Ingredients
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt preferably Morton's
- 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil or any fairly neutral flavored oil
- ½ tsp of salt
- 160 ml of warm water
- 125 g of plain white flour for softer texture
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 &1/2 cup of hot water for rolling
- Cake flour for rolling
- Fats and Oils
- Melted butter or vegetable oil
- Shortening or lard optional, for flavor
Instructions
- Gather Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium-size bowl.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough
- Stir in oil and water to form a shaggy ball.
- Use a mixer with the hook on medium speed for a few minutes.
- Divide and Flatten Dough
- Divide dough into small portions and coat with flour.
- Flatten into small circles using your palm.
- Heat Pan and Roll Dough
- Heat pan to medium and roll dough to a 6-inch diameter with a rolling pin.
- Cook the Tortillas
- Cook each tortilla for 30 seconds until bubbly and pale brown spots appear.
- Flip and cook for another minute.
- Stack and Store
- Stack tortillas on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate in an airtight bag at room temperature.
- Freezing for Long-Term Storage
- Wrap tortillas in waxed plastic or foil and store in a resealable freezer bag.
- Restore softness by warming in a microwave-safe container or on the stovetop.
Notes
- The recipe can be adapted by adding shortening or lard for a richer flavor.
- Resting the dough is essential for soft tortillas.
- You can freeze the tortillas for longer storage.
- Warming tortillas can restore their softness.
- Cake flour can be used for rolling to avoid extra flour sticking.