Homemade flour tortillas

Absolutely! Homemade flour tortillas are soft, chewy, and way better than store-bought. Here’s a classic recipe that’s simple and delicious:

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Yield: ~8 medium tortillas
Prep time: 10 min
Resting time: 20–30 min
Cook time: ~2 min per tortilla

🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 3/4 tsp baking powder

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, lard, or softened butter

• ~3/4 cup warm water (start with 2/3 and add as needed)

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, salt, baking powder.

2. Add fat (oil, lard, or butter) and mix with your fingers until crumbly.

3. Slowly add warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms—not sticky, not dry.

4. Knead for about 2–3 minutes until smooth.

5. Cover and let the dough rest for 20–30 minutes (important for softness!).

6. Divide into 8 equal balls.

7. Roll out each ball on a floured surface into a thin circle (~6–8 inches).

8. Cook on a hot, dry skillet (cast iron is perfect) for 30–60 seconds per side—until bubbles form and light brown spots appear.

9. Stack and cover with a clean towel to keep them soft.

So good fresh off the pan! Want to make them whole wheat or flavored (like garlic or herbs)?