Description
This classic Flour Tortillas recipe yields soft, thin, and perfectly pliable tortillas made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, butter, and hot water. Quick to prepare and cook, these homemade tortillas are perfect for wraps, tacos, quesadillas, and more.
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 (alternatively use lard, olive oil, or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in the butter pieces until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the hot water, mixing a little at a time until a dough forms.
- Knead and Rest: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten, making it easier to roll out.
- Divide Dough: Divide the rested dough into 12 equal portions for medium-size (8-inch) tortillas or 10 portions for larger (10-inch) tortillas. Shape each portion into a ball. The dough balls can sit at room temperature for up to 2 hours if not cooking immediately.
- Roll Out Tortillas: Lightly flour your working surface and rolling pin (or use a tortilla press) and roll each dough ball into a paper-thin circle, about 8 to 10 inches in diameter depending on your size preference.
- Cook Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Place each tortilla on the hot skillet and cook for 30-60 seconds until bubbles form on the surface. Flip the tortilla and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove to a plate or tortilla warmer and cover with a dry kitchen towel to keep warm and soft while cooking remaining tortillas.
Notes
- Using weight measurements for flour ensures consistent dough texture and perfect tortillas.
- Butter can be substituted with lard, olive oil, or coconut oil for different flavors or dietary preferences.
- Resting the dough is important to relax gluten and prevent shrinking when rolling out.
- Tortillas are best served warm and can be stored wrapped in foil or plastic wrap.
- To reheat, warm tortillas in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side or in the microwave covered with a damp paper towel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
