Homemade Flour Tortillas from Scratch
Soft, homemade flour tortillas made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more - ready in about 40 minutes.
Servings 14
Calories 156kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 cup hot water adjust as needed
Instructions
Get prepped
- Measure out the 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt. Melt the ½ cup butter and heat your 1 cup hot water. Get your mixing bowl, rolling pin, and skillet ready.
Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt. If using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
Add wet ingredients and form dough
- Slowly stir in the 1 cup hot water and melted ½ cup butter using a spoon or rubber spatula. Once a shaggy dough forms, knead gently in the bowl until a rough dough ball comes together.½ cup butter, 1 cup hot water
Knead the dough
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes until smooth. If sticky, dust with a little extra flour.
Rest the dough
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes so the gluten can relax.
Divide and roll
- Divide the dough into 14 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into a 6-inch round using a floured rolling pin or tortilla press.
Cook the tortillas
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush with oil. Cook one tortilla at a time, about 30 seconds per side, until bubbles form and golden spots appear. Flip once more for about 10 seconds, then remove.
Keep warm and serve
- Stack tortillas in a clean dish towel to stay warm and soft. Serve fresh or cool and store for later.
Notes
- Mix gently. Don’t overwork the dough - just knead enough to smooth it out.
- Rest the dough! This step prevents shrinking and makes rolling easier.
- Roll evenly. Use flour sparingly to avoid sticking but don’t overdo it.
- Look for bubbles. They’re a sign your pan is hot enough.
- Keep warm. Stack under a towel to keep them soft and pliable.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
