Description
These homemade flour tortillas are soft, tender, and simple to make from scratch using basic pantry ingredients. Perfect for wraps, tacos, or quesadillas, this recipe yields 12 medium-sized tortillas that cook quickly on a hot skillet to achieve the ideal fluffy yet flexible texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (9g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (4g)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water (240ml)
- 1/3 cup butter (75g), room temperature, cut into small pieces (or substitute with olive oil or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sea salt, and baking powder. Add the room temperature butter pieces and stir together. Gradually pour in the hot water, mixing steadily until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead and Rest: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Divide the Dough: Cut the dough into 12 equal portions for medium 8-inch tortillas, or 10 portions for larger 10-inch tortillas. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. The shaped dough can sit at room temperature for up to 2 hours if needed.
- Roll into Circles: Lightly flour your workspace and rolling pin (or use a tortilla press), then roll each dough ball into a thin, round circle approximately 8-10 inches in diameter.
- Cook Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot. Place one tortilla on the skillet and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook the other side for about 30 seconds. Remove and keep warm wrapped in a kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Notes
- Using weight measurements ensures consistent dough texture and perfect tortillas every time.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil or coconut oil depending on dietary preference.
- Do not overknead the dough; a short knead is sufficient for tenderness.
- Make sure the skillet is sufficiently hot to achieve quick puffing and light browning without burning.
- Wrap cooked tortillas in a towel to keep them warm and soft until serving.
- Leftover tortillas can be stored in an airtight container and reheated on a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
