Soft & Fluffy Homemade Flour Tortillas

There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, warm flour tortillas made from scratch! Whether you’re wrapping up a savory filling or using them as a side, these tortillas are soft, chewy, and perfect for any meal. Once you try homemade, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
¾ cup warm water

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2. Add the vegetable oil and work it into the flour with your hands until crumbly.
3. Slowly pour in the warm water, stirring until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into 8 balls and let them rest for 15 minutes.
6. Roll out each ball into a thin circle.
7. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side until golden brown and slightly puffed.
8. Wrap in a clean towel to keep warm and enjoy fresh!

Have you ever made homemade tortillas before? What’s your favorite way to enjoy them? Let me know in the comments!

Soft & Fluffy Homemade Flour Tortillas

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There’s nothing like fresh, homemade flour tortillas! Soft, warm, and full of flavor, they take your tacos, burritos, and wraps to the next level. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make the best tortillas right at home.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

13 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 8

Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

• Large mixing bowlRolling pinSkillet or griddleMeasuring cups and spoonsClean kitchen towel

Ingredients

  

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter¾ cup warm water

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.

  Add vegetable oil and mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.

  Gradually add warm water, stirring until a dough forms.

  Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.

  Divide into 8 balls and let rest for 15 minutes.

  Roll each ball into a thin round tortilla.

  Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook each tortilla for 30 seconds per side until golden brown and puffed.

  Keep warm in a clean towel and serve fresh.

Notes

• Use warm water for a softer dough.
• Let the dough rest to make rolling easier.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet.
• At room temperature: Store tortillas in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Wrap tortillas in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
• Whole wheat flour: Substitute up to half the all-purpose flour for a healthier option.
• Butter: Use melted butter instead of vegetable oil for a richer flavor.