Name: Homemade Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 20 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Baking powder; 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil; 1 cup Warm water

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Homemade Flour Tortillas

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Instructions

In a large bowl, add in your flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix together until fully incorporated.

Add the vegetable oil and warm water.

Turn the stand mixer with dough hook to medium low speed and mix until your dough forms into a perfectly round ball.

Remove your dough ball to a floured surface, such as a cutting board or a clean kitchen counter. Cut your dough ball into 16 slices. Take each piece and roll them into balls. Placed a towel over the dough balls for 15 minutes to 1 hour, allowing them to sit.

Warm your skillet to medium heat.

Lightly flour your rolling pin and roll each ball into a flat tortilla. Transfer to the skillet and cook until you see brown spots starting to form on your tortilla. Flip to the other side and continue to cook until you see those brown spots again. Transfer to a plate and allow them to cool before serving.

Keep them stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Enjoy filled with your favorite taco, fajita, etc. ingredients!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Rest Your Dough 😴
Let your dough rest for at least 15-20 minutes after mixing before rolling; this relaxes the gluten and makes the tortillas easier to roll out and prevents them from shrinking back.
Use a Cast Iron Skillet 🍳
Cook your tortillas on a hot cast iron skillet or griddle preheated to medium-high heat; it provides even heat distribution and creates beautiful charred spots for authentic flavor and texture.
Keep Finished Tortillas Warm 🔥
Stack cooked tortillas in a clean kitchen towel or tortilla warmer immediately after cooking to retain steam and keep them soft and pliable while you finish cooking the rest.
Pat Dry Before Rolling 👋
After shaping dough balls, let them sit for 5 minutes uncovered, then dust lightly with flour and pat dry before rolling; this prevents sticking and ensures thin, even tortillas.
Oil Balance is Key 🫒
Use just enough oil to make the dough tender but not greasy—typically 2-3 tablespoons per 2 cups of flour; too much oil creates tough, heavy tortillas that won't puff properly.