Homemade Flour Tortillas
Directions
- 1Mix 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 cup of oil.
- 2Mix the oil in with your hands until well combined.
- 3Add 1/2 cup of boiling water to the mixture, adding more if the dough looks dry, until the dough is soft and a little sticky.
- 4Turn the dough out onto your counter and knead for 5 minutes, resisting the temptation to add more flour.
- 5Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 6Cut the dough into 8 even pieces for 8-inch tortillas (or 6 pieces for 10-inch, 10 pieces for 6-inch).
- 7Form the pieces into tight dough balls and keep them covered to prevent drying out.
- 8Working one at a time, roll out each tortilla using plenty of flour to help keep a round shape. A ruler can be used for consistent sizing.
- 9Preheat a dry skillet over medium-high heat.
- 10Cook each tortilla for 20 to 30 seconds on the first side until small bubbles form.
- 11Flip the tortilla and cook for another 20 to 30 seconds on the other side until lightly browned.
- 12Transfer the cooked tortillas into a towel to keep them warm while you finish cooking the rest.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup oil
- 0.5 cup boiling water
Equipment
skilletrulertowelZiploc bag
Tips
- Mix oil into flour with hands like making biscuit dough or pie crust.
- Knead dough for 5 minutes; resist adding more flour.
- Keep dough balls covered to prevent drying out.
- Use a lot of flour when rolling out tortillas to maintain a round shape.
- Use a ruler for consistent tortilla size if new to making them.
- Store extra tortillas in a Ziploc bag in the fridge after cooling completely.
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