Homemade Tortillas
Homemade Tortillas
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk them together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the butter to 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 pour in the hot water, stirring with a spoon or spatula until the mixture comes together to form a shaggy dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, about 1-2 minutes, until it forms a smooth ball.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Divide the dough into 16 roughly equal portions. Each portion will make one tortilla.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then gently flatten it slightly with the palm of your hand.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Arrange the flattened dough balls on a clean surface and cover them with a clean kitchen towel. Allow them to rest for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour. This resting period helps the gluten relax, making the dough easier to roll.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin. Take one dough ball and roll it out into a thin, approximately 6-8 inch diameter circle. Repeat with the remaining dough balls, stacking them with parchment paper in between if desired to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Do not add any oil. Once hot, place one tortilla in the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Cook for about 30-60 seconds per side, or until golden brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs up slightly. Flip and cook the other side. Transfer the cooked tortilla to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft while you cook the remaining tortillas.
⏱️ 15 min
- 11
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade tortillas!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Tortillas
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk them together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the butter to 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 pour in the hot water, stirring with a spoon or spatula until the mixture comes together to form a shaggy dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, about 1-2 minutes, until it forms a smooth ball.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Divide the dough into 16 roughly equal portions. Each portion will make one tortilla.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then gently flatten it slightly with the palm of your hand.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Arrange the flattened dough balls on a clean surface and cover them with a clean kitchen towel. Allow them to rest for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour. This resting period helps the gluten relax, making the dough easier to roll.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin. Take one dough ball and roll it out into a thin, approximately 6-8 inch diameter circle. Repeat with the remaining dough balls, stacking them with parchment paper in between if desired to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Do not add any oil. Once hot, place one tortilla in the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Cook for about 30-60 seconds per side, or until golden brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs up slightly. Flip and cook the other side. Transfer the cooked tortilla to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft while you cook the remaining tortillas.
⏱️ 15 min - 11
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade tortillas!