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A close-up view of a warm, homemade flour tortilla being folded and filled with delicious ingredients. The tortilla is soft and fresh, making it perfect for serving.

Flour Tortillas Recipe

Soft, warm, and incredibly easy to make, these homemade flour tortillas are perfect for tacos, wraps, or even a quick snack. They’re buttery, flexible, and taste way better than store-bought!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 172
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter at room temperature (or coconut oil)
  • 1 cup hot water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Cast iron skillet or non-stick pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Dough cutter or knife
  • Clean kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
    A close-up view of a large glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. A wooden spoon rests inside, ready to mix the dry ingredients for the flour tortilla dough.
  2. Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    A close-up view of the same glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop as softened butter is added. The flour mixture takes on a coarse, crumbly texture, preparing the dough for the next step.
  3. Gradually pour in hot water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
    A close-up view of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop as hot water is gradually poured in. A wooden spoon stirs the mixture, forming a soft and pliable tortilla dough.
  4. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a ball.
    A close-up view of a lightly floured surface on the white marble cooktop with smooth, round dough balls neatly arranged. The dough is soft and ready to be rolled out into tortillas.
  5. Lightly flour a surface and roll out each ball into a thin circle.
    A close-up view of a wooden rolling pin flattening a dough ball into a thin, round tortilla on a floured surface over the white marble cooktop. The dough stretches evenly, preparing for cooking.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each tortilla for 30-45 seconds per side until lightly golden.
    A close-up view of a black cast-iron skillet on the white marble cooktop as a tortilla cooks. The surface of the tortilla is slightly puffed, with light golden brown spots forming, indicating it is cooking perfectly.
  7. Transfer cooked tortillas to a clean kitchen towel and cover to keep warm.
    A close-up view of a stack of freshly cooked tortillas resting on a clean kitchen towel over the white marble cooktop. The tortillas remain warm and soft, ready to be served.
  8. Serve warm with your favorite fillings or dips.
    A close-up view of a warm, homemade flour tortilla being folded and filled with delicious ingredients. The tortilla is soft and fresh, making it perfect for serving.