Homemade Flour Tortillas
Soft, pliable, and tasty tortillas you can easily make at home using pantry items.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Resting Time30 minutes mins
Total Time57 minutes mins
Servings: 8 tortillas
- 300 grams all-purpose flour and more as needed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 50 grams extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- 185-200 grams hot water
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Pour more than half of the hot water. Add the oil. Whisk to form a shaggy dough. Add the remaining water or as needed.
Lightly flour worktop. Tip dough out and knead gently until it looks smooth.
Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Shape each dough into a ball by folding the edges toward the centre. Pinch to seal.
Press lightly to flatten the top and dab thin oil. Rest for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a cast-iron or a non-stick pan a few minutes before the dough is ready. Get a ball of dough and move the rolling pin from the centre towards the edges. Continue all the way around. (Make sure the remaining dough balls are covered so they will not dry out).
Carefully place the tortilla in the ungreased hot pan. Cook one side for 40-60 seconds. You will see it is puffing up while it cooks. Flip over and cook for another 30 seconds. (Do not overcook the tortilla).
Cover the cooked tortillas with a clean tea towel or cloth to keep them soft and pliable while you finish the rest.