Perfect — let’s talk flour tortillas 🌮🥙
Soft, warm, and flexible, homemade flour tortillas are so much better than store-bought — tender, slightly chewy, and ready for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or wraps.
Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe:
🌾 Homemade Flour Tortillas
Ingredients (makes about 8 medium tortillas)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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¾ tsp baking powder (optional but gives a little puff)
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3 tbsp lard, shortening, or butter (softened)
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¾ cup warm water (a bit more or less as needed)
Instructions
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Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. -
Add fat:
Add lard, shortening, or butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the flour until it looks crumbly (like coarse sand). -
Add water:
Gradually pour in the warm water while mixing with your hand or a spoon until a soft dough forms.
It should be soft but not sticky. -
Knead:
Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth and elastic. -
Rest:
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 20–30 minutes.
(This relaxes the gluten and makes rolling easier.) -
Divide and roll:
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Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
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Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a disk.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll each one into a thin circle (about 7–8 inches wide).
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Keep them covered with a towel so they don’t dry out.
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Cook:
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Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
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Place a tortilla in the skillet and cook 30–45 seconds, until bubbles form.
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Flip and cook the other side another 20–30 seconds, until lightly golden spots appear.
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Stack cooked tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft.
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💡 Tips & Variations
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Too dry? Add a tablespoon of water. Too sticky? Add a sprinkle of flour.
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Make ahead: Store cooked tortillas in a sealed bag for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Reheat: Warm in a skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel.
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Whole wheat version: Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour.
Would you like me to give you a soft and fluffy restaurant-style tortilla version (the kind used for burritos)?
