Description
This recipe for Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas offers a simple and delicious way to make soft, warm tortillas from scratch using basic pantry ingredients. Perfect for burritos, quesadillas, or tacos, these tortillas are fluffy yet thin, and can be prepared quickly with no special equipment beyond a skillet or nonstick pan.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (440g)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (5g)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (6g)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water, just boiled (240g)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (75g)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, and baking powder until well combined to ensure an even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour in the melted butter and hot water. Using a wooden spoon or Danish dough whisk, gently incorporate the wet ingredients into the flour, scraping the sides to avoid dry patches, but avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender.
- Knead the Dough: Using your hands, gently knead the dough for about 30 seconds to bring it together into a smooth ball. Avoid excessive kneading to prevent toughness.
- Rest the Dough: Place the dough ball back in the bowl and cover it. Let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, allowing the gluten to relax and making it easier to roll out.
- Divide and Shape: Lightly flour your workspace. Pour the dough onto the surface and divide it into 8 larger or 10 smaller equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth round ball.
- Roll Out Tortillas: Flour your surface and sprinkle a little flour on top of each dough ball. Roll each piece out into a thin circle about 9 inches in diameter for regular tortillas, or 7 to 8 inches if making thicker gorditas.
- Cook Tortillas: Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Place tortillas one at a time into the dry skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles form and golden brown spots appear on the underside. Flip and cook an additional 2 minutes on the other side. Repeat for all tortillas.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Wrap cooked tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft until serving. Enjoy immediately in your favorite burritos, quesadillas, or tacos for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use unbleached all-purpose flour for best texture and flavor.
- Make sure water is hot to help the dough come together smoothly.
- Do not over-knead to avoid tough tortillas.
- Resting the dough is crucial to ensure soft and pliable tortillas.
- Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning while still achieving golden spots.
- Store leftover tortillas wrapped in foil or plastic wrap to maintain softness.
- These tortillas freeze well; thaw and reheat in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (approx. 60g for large)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
