Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

There is truly nothing like a fresh, warm, homemade flour tortilla straight off the skillet. Once you taste how soft, pliable, and flavorful these are, you will never want to go back to store-bought! Made with just five basic pantry staples, this simple step-by-step method delivers perfectly thin tortillas with those beautiful golden-brown spots every single time. Whether you’re cooking up taco night, wrapping up a hearty lunch burrito, or enjoying one warm with a bit of butter, this quick and easy recipe is a total game-changer.

 

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Yields: 8 tortillas

 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup warm water

Instructions

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking powder.

 

2. Form a Well

Make a deep well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the olive oil and warm water directly into the center.

 

3. Bring the Dough Together

Gradually mix from the inside out, pulling flour from the sides into the liquid until a cohesive dough begins to form.

 

4. Knead the Dough

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead gently for 1–2 minutes until you have a smooth, soft dough ball.

 

5. Divide & Roll

Roll the dough into a log shape and cut it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece out paper-thin, so thin you can practically see through it. As you roll out the tortillas, stack them with sheets of parchment paper between each layer so they do not stick together before cooking.

 

6. Cook to Perfection

Heat a Chef’s Foundry ceramic skillet over medium-high heat with no oil or grease. Lay one tortilla into the hot skillet and cook for about 45 seconds. Once bubbles form on the surface and light brown spots appear underneath, flip it over. Cook the second side for about 15 seconds until lightly browned, then remove immediately.

 

7. Keep Them Soft

As each tortilla comes off the skillet, place it straight into a lidded container, such as a Tupperware, without parchment paper between them. Trapping the steam and moisture inside will keep the tortillas warm, ultra-soft, and perfectly pliable.

 

Pam’s Pro Tip:

Don't skip the steam trap! The real secret to tender, bendable tortillas that don't crack or break when rolled is locking in that natural moisture immediately after cooking. Stacking them warm inside an airtight container lets the residual heat do all the magic for you!

 

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