Homemade Flour Tortillas
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Ingredients
For the Tortillas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup warm water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and baking powder until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour the melted unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gradually add the warm water, starting with 3/4 cup, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Form the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This resting period is crucial for tender tortillas.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Divide the rested dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball. Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Take one dough ball and flatten it slightly. Roll it out into a thin, round tortilla, about 8-9 inches in diameter. Try to keep it as round as possible. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Heat a cast iron skillet or a comal over medium-high heat until hot (no oil needed). Place one rolled tortilla onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 30-60 seconds, until bubbles form on the surface and light brown spots appear on the underside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Flip the tortilla with a spatula and cook for another 30-60 seconds on the second side, until it puffs up and has more brown spots. Remove from the skillet and place it in a tortilla warmer or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and pliable. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
⏱️ 7 min
- 9
Serve your fresh homemade tortillas immediately with your favorite fillings. Leftover tortillas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat from frozen, simply warm them in a dry skillet or microwave.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Ingredients
For the Tortillas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup warm water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and baking powder until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour the melted unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gradually add the warm water, starting with 3/4 cup, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Form the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This resting period is crucial for tender tortillas.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Divide the rested dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball. Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Take one dough ball and flatten it slightly. Roll it out into a thin, round tortilla, about 8-9 inches in diameter. Try to keep it as round as possible. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Heat a cast iron skillet or a comal over medium-high heat until hot (no oil needed). Place one rolled tortilla onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 30-60 seconds, until bubbles form on the surface and light brown spots appear on the underside.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Flip the tortilla with a spatula and cook for another 30-60 seconds on the second side, until it puffs up and has more brown spots. Remove from the skillet and place it in a tortilla warmer or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and pliable. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
⏱️ 7 min - 9
Serve your fresh homemade tortillas immediately with your favorite fillings. Leftover tortillas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat from frozen, simply warm them in a dry skillet or microwave.