Description
This homemade flour tortillas recipe yields soft, pliable, and flavorful tortillas perfect for wraps, tacos, and burritos. Made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and olive oil, these tortillas have a fresh taste and can be cooked quickly on a skillet, making them a great alternative to store-bought versions.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil (or avocado oil/butter)
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt, ensuring they are evenly mixed for an even dough texture.
- Add wet ingredients and combine: Pour in the olive oil and warm water, then mix with a spoon or your hands until the dough starts to come together and form a rough ball.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and supple to the touch, indicating gluten development.
- Divide the dough: Cut the dough into 8 to 10 equal-sized balls depending on the desired tortilla size, making sure they are smooth and round for easier rolling.
- Rest the dough: Cover the dough balls with a clean towel and let them rest for at least 30 minutes. This relaxes the gluten, making the tortillas easier to roll out.
- Roll out the tortillas: Using a rolling pin, flatten each dough ball into a thin circle approximately 8-10 inches in diameter for large tortillas or 6-8 inches for medium-sized ones.
- Cook the tortillas: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place each rolled-out tortilla onto the hot surface and cook for 30-45 seconds on each side until brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs slightly.
- Keep warm and serve: Store cooked tortillas in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel or bag to keep them warm and soft until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil or melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Adjust water quantity slightly if the dough feels too dry or wet during mixing.
- Resting the dough is crucial to achieve soft and easily rollable tortillas.
- Cook tortillas on a preheated dry skillet or griddle without any oil.
- Keep tortillas covered after cooking to retain moisture and softness.
