Homemade Flour Tortillas

25 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Mix 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 cup of oil.
  2. 2Mix the oil in with your hands until well combined.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Turn the dough out onto your counter and knead for 5 minutes, resisting the temptation to add more flour.
  5. 5Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. 6Cut the dough into 8 even pieces for 8-inch tortillas (or 6 pieces for 10-inch, 10 pieces for 6-inch).
  7. 7Form the pieces into tight dough balls and keep them covered to prevent drying out.
  8. 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.
  9. 9Preheat a dry skillet over medium-high heat.
  10. 10Cook each tortilla for 20 to 30 seconds on the first side until small bubbles form.
  11. 11Flip the tortilla and cook for another 20 to 30 seconds on the other side until lightly browned.
  12. 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.