Description
These homemade flour tortillas are soft, pliable, and perfect for wraps, tacos, or burritos. Made with simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, and olive oil, they come together quickly with easy-to-follow steps and can be cooked on the stovetop for a warm, fresh taste every time.
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 or butter)
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the olive oil and warm water, then mix everything together until the dough begins to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop the gluten for a tender tortilla.
- Divide the Dough: Portion the dough into 8 or 10 equal balls depending on your preferred tortilla size.
- Rest the Dough: Cover the dough balls with a towel and let them rest for at least 30 minutes; this resting helps relax the gluten for easier rolling.
- Roll Out Tortillas: Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into thin circles approximately 8-10 inches in diameter for large tortillas or 6-8 inches for medium size.
- Cook Tortillas: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side, or until you see brown spots and they puff slightly.
- Keep Warm: Place the cooked tortillas in a tortilla warmer or wrap them in a clean kitchen towel or a bag to keep them soft and warm until serving.
Notes
- Use warm water to help the dough come together more easily and create softer tortillas.
- If you prefer, substitute olive oil with melted butter or avocado oil for different flavors and textures.
- The resting time is important to allow gluten relaxation, which prevents the tortillas from shrinking when rolled and cooked.
- Adjust the size of the tortillas by dividing the dough into more or fewer balls.
- Cook the tortillas on a dry skillet; avoid using oil as it changes the texture and taste.
- Store any leftover tortillas in an airtight container or wrapped cloth to maintain softness.
