Description
Soft and warm homemade flour tortillas perfect for any filling or dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl until well mixed.
- Add the vegetable oil, mixing it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly pour in the water, stirring until a dough begins to form.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a thin circle, about 8 inches in diameter.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a tortilla and cook for about 30 seconds on each side until lightly browned.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adjusting the heat as necessary.
- Keep the cooked tortillas warm wrapped in a clean kitchen towel until ready to serve.
Notes
For a lighter texture, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Consider adding herbs or spices for extra flavor.