Description
These homemade soft flour tortillas are perfect for tacos, burritos, wraps, and more. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they are soft, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp baking powder
5 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup hot water (add more if needed to form dough)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the softened butter to the flour mixture and work it into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Slowly pour in the hot water, a little at a time, while mixing with your hands. Continue adding water and mixing until a sticky dough ball forms.
- Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic.
- Lightly oil a baking sheet and a sheet of plastic wrap. Divide the dough into golf-ball-sized portions and place on the baking sheet. Cover with oiled plastic wrap and let rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat a 12” non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (about 500°F).
- Lightly flour your work surface. Flatten one dough ball with your hands, then roll it out to about 10 inches in diameter.
- Place the rolled dough onto the hot pan and cook for 20–30 seconds per side until bubbles form and golden spots appear. Flip and cook the other side briefly.
- Stack the warm tortillas and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft. Once cooled, store in a zip-top bag to prevent them from drying out.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
Add herbs like cilantro, garlic powder, or a touch of honey for a flavor variation.
Adjust the size of the dough balls for larger or smaller tortillas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
