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Homemade Flour Tortillas

This recipe for Flour Tortillas is made with only 5 ingredients, and cook up so soft and pliable! They're freezer-friendly and taste so much better than the store-bought kind.
Prep Time28 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Course: Bread and Biscuits
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 10 8-inch tortillas
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dough Hook optional - if using stand mixer
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Clean Kitchen Towel
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cast Iron Griddle or large skillet
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (420 grams) - plus more for rolling
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cup salted butter (1 stick)

Instructions

  • Stir together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
  • Melt the butter into the hot water and stir well.
  • Slowly pour the water and butter into the dry ingredient bowl.
  • Stir together with a silicone spatula until a dough forms.
  • Knead for 5 - 8 minutes. Don't add any additional flour!
    At first, the dough will be really sticky. After you continue kneading, it will form a smooth dough ball.
  • Place the ball of dough into the mixing bowl from earlier, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  • The dough should be nice and stretchy. Separate into 10 equal pieces (I usually weigh my dough), keeping the rest of the dough in the bowl.
    Cover the bowl with a wet paper towel while you're working on one piece, so the dough does not develop a crust.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet, griddle, or comal on medium heat.
    Keep it plain - no need to add any grease or oil.
  • Roll out one piece of dough until really thin on a floured surface. It will be almost see-through.
  • Place the rolled out dough circle onto the preheated skillet and cook for about 30 seconds on one side. Some bubbles will form on the dough.
  • Flip, and cook for another 15 seconds or so. Remove - carefully! - with tongs and set the tortilla in a large plastic storage bag.
  • Repeat steps 9 - 11 until all tortillas are cooked.
  • You can serve immediately, or let cool completely before eating. Enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to not overcook your tortillas; they can turn stiff and hard. You only need 45 - 60 seconds!
 
Storage Notes:
Store these in an airtight storage bag or container. They will keep at room temperature for 2 days, and a week in the refrigerator.
 
Freezing Notes:
Stack the tortillas with parchment paper in between each layer, and add to an airtight freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 4 months.
When you're ready to reheat, let thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the microwave or on the skillet until warmed through for best results.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 8-inch tortilla | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg