The Easiest Soft Flour Tortillas
These soft flour tortillas are made with just four ingredients: flour, salt, beef tallow, and warm water. They’re quick, flexible, and perfect for tacos, wraps, and more.
Ingredients
- 2 call-purpose flour
i prefer an all-purpose flour from sunrise flour
- 1 ½ tspfine sea salt
- 6 tbspbeef tallow)
melted (substitute with shortening or butter
- ¾ cwarm water
110°f
Directions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, tallow, and warm water. Mix for about 3 minutes using a dough hook or pastry attachment until smooth.
- 2
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and a towel. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- 3
Divide into 8 portions for 8-inch tortillas. Roll each piece out evenly.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place a tortilla in the skillet. Cook 30–40 seconds until bubbles form and golden spots appear.
- 5
Flip and cook another 30–40 seconds.
- 6
Repeat with the remaining dough. Serve warm and enjoy!
About this Recipe
Master Homemade Goodness with The Easiest Soft Flour Tortillas
There's nothing quite like the warmth and tender chew of freshly made flour tortillas. Forget store-bought; our recipe for The Easiest Soft Flour Tortillas makes whipping up a batch at home incredibly simple and rewarding. Crafted with just four essential ingredients – flour, salt, beef tallow, and warm water – these tortillas are designed for flexibility and flavor, elevating any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
What makes these homemade tortillas stand out? The secret lies in the beef tallow. While you can substitute with shortening or butter, the rendered beef fat imparts an unparalleled richness and a wonderfully soft, pliable texture that's truly authentic and deeply satisfying. This simple ingredient ensures your tortillas are not only delicious but also incredibly flexible, perfect for wrapping all your favorite fillings without cracking.
In just about 30 minutes, from mixing to cooking, you can have a stack of warm, tender tortillas ready for your table. They're incredibly versatile, ideal for:
- Tacos: Load them up with your favorite meats and toppings.
- Burritos & Wraps: Their flexibility makes them perfect for hearty fillings.
- Quesadillas: Golden and crispy, holding melted cheese perfectly.
- Simply snacking: A warm tortilla with a pat of butter is pure comfort.
Embrace the joy of easy flour tortillas and transform your mealtime experience. You'll wonder why you ever bought them pre-made!