Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

12 servings
Extra soft, doughy, and chewy. Easily made at home and difficult to mess up. No yeast + no rising time = love!

Ingredients

  • all purpose flour
    3 c
  • baking powder
    2 tsp
  • kosher salt
    1 ½ tsp
  • salted butter

    at room temperature), (or coconut oil

    5 tbsp
  • hot water
    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, then pour over the hot water. Stir until a shaggy dough begins to form.2. Turn the dough out onto a floured counter. Use your hands to knead the dough for 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth ball. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rest 10 minutes. 3. Cut the dough into 12-14 equal wedges, then roll each wedge into a ball (they don't need to be perfect). Use a rolling pin or a tortilla press to roll the dough out into an 8 - inch circle.4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small drizzle of olive oil, then a tortilla. Cook 30-60 seconds, until little bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook another 30 seconds, or until the bottom is slightly golden. Set on a plate and cover with a towel. Repeat with the remaining dough. 5. Serve warm (yum!) or save for later. Keep the tortillas stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

30 min12 servings172 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the warmth and versatility of fresh tortillas but think they're too much work? These Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas prove that achieving extra soft, doughy, and chewy perfection is well within your reach, coming together in just 30 minutes.

Why This Recipe Works

What makes this recipe a game-changer is its sheer simplicity and reliability. You'll love how these tortillas are difficult to mess up, delivering a consistently tender texture every time. The magic lies in the no yeast and no rising time approach, making fresh tortillas an everyday possibility, not a weekend project.

What to Expect

Prepare for a truly delightful experience as you bite into these homemade tortillas. Each one is wonderfully extra soft, doughy, and delightfully chewy, far surpassing anything you'd buy pre-packaged. The simple combination of flour, baking powder, salt, and butter, brought together with hot water, creates a flexible canvas ready for any meal. This quick recipe means you can enjoy the satisfaction of from-scratch cooking without a lengthy commitment.

Customization & Variations

While delicious as is, these Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas offer flexibility. If you prefer, you can easily swap the salted butter for coconut oil to achieve a similar rich, tender result. Consider using these versatile wraps for everything from classic tacos and burritos to simple quesadillas or even as a base for a quick flatbread pizza.

Serving & Context

These freshly made tortillas are perfect for any casual meal, elevating your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes or simply as a warm, comforting side. Serve them alongside your favorite fillings for a truly memorable family dinner.

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