Homemade Flour Tortillas
Whip up a batch of soft, warm homemade flour tortillas that will elevate any meal! With just five simple ingredients, including all-purpose flour and a hint of salt, you'll master the art of tortilla-making in no time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delightful, fresh creations!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 cup hot water (240 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (84 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10 ml)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- ½ tablespoon salt (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Add the butter (grated or in small pieces) and mix with your hands until the mixture becomes crumbly and flaky.
- 3
Pour in the hot water and mix for about 2–3 minutes until a soft, smooth dough forms.
- 4
Cover and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- 5
Divide the dough into small balls (about 2 inches in size).
- 6
On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle, or use a tortilla press.
- 7
Heat a skillet or pan over medium-low heat and lightly spray with oil.
- 8
Cook each tortilla for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, until light golden brown spots appear.
- 9
Remove and keep covered with a cloth to stay warm while you cook the rest.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Homemade Flour Tortillas
Whip up a batch of soft, warm homemade flour tortillas that will elevate any meal! With just five simple ingredients, including all-purpose flour and a hint of salt, you'll master the art of tortilla-making in no time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these delightful, fresh creations!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 cup hot water (240 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (84 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (10 ml)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- ½ tablespoon salt (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Add the butter (grated or in small pieces) and mix with your hands until the mixture becomes crumbly and flaky.
- 3
Pour in the hot water and mix for about 2–3 minutes until a soft, smooth dough forms.
- 4
Cover and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- 5
Divide the dough into small balls (about 2 inches in size).
- 6
On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle, or use a tortilla press.
- 7
Heat a skillet or pan over medium-low heat and lightly spray with oil.
- 8
Cook each tortilla for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, until light golden brown spots appear.
- 9
Remove and keep covered with a cloth to stay warm while you cook the rest.