Description
These homemade flour tortillas are soft, slightly fluffy, and perfect for wraps, tacos, or just enjoying warm with butter. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re easy and quick to prepare in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour — 400 g (about 3 cups)
- Baking powder — 2 teaspoons
- Salt — 1 teaspoon
- Hot water — 230 ml (≈ 7.8 oz)
- Butter, softened — 60 g (≈ ¼ cup)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and use your fingers to rub or knead it into the flour mixture until it becomes crumbly.
- Slowly pour in the hot water while kneading until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 14 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
- Let the dough balls rest for about 15 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook one tortilla at a time: when bubbles form on the surface, flip it. Cook until both sides are golden.
- Repeat with all the dough balls.
- Serve warm with your favorite fillings.
Notes
- To store, place a paper towel between each tortilla and refrigerate in an airtight container for a few days.
- To freeze, cool the tortillas, separate with wax paper, and store in a freezer bag.
- Reheat in a skillet or oven at 175 °C (350 °F) for 5‑7 minutes if frozen.
- Using softened butter is crucial for proper puffing; avoid melted butter.
- You can use oil instead of butter, though the texture and flavor will slightly differ.
- Baking powder is optional but helps the tortillas puff up and become fluffier.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated, then rolled and cooked later.
