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Homemade Flour Tortillas - So Soft! Discover the best homemade flour tortillas recipe! Easy, quick, and incredibly soft. Perfect for tacos and quesadillas. Your

Homemade Flour Tortillas - So Soft!

Whip up incredibly soft flour tortillas using all-purpose flour, butter, and hot water for a delicious homemade treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, then pour over the hot water. Stir until a shaggy dough begins to form.
  2. Turn the dough out onto a floured counter. Use your hands to knead the dough for 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth ball. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rest 10 minutes.
  3. Cut the dough into 12-14 equal wedges, then roll each wedge into a ball. Use a rolling pin or a tortilla press to roll the dough out into an 8-inch circle.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small drizzle of olive oil, then a tortilla. Cook 30-60 seconds, until little bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook another 30 seconds, until the bottom is slightly golden.
  5. Set on a plate and cover with a towel. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  6. Serve warm or save for later. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

- Use hot water to help activate the gluten and create a tender dough.
- Don't over-knead the dough; a few minutes is all it needs to become smooth.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten, making it easier to roll.
- Cook tortillas over medium-high heat to get those nice little bubbles and slight browning.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.