Soft, warm, and flexible homemade flour tortillas made with simple ingredients. These tortillas are perfect for wraps, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or a fresh homemade alternative to store-bought tortillas.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil, olive oil, or melted butter
- 1 cup warm water (add more if needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add oil and mix until the flour becomes slightly crumbly.
- Slowly pour in warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into 10–12 equal portions and roll into balls.
- Roll each dough ball into a thin round tortilla.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook each tortilla for 30–60 seconds per side until light golden spots appear.
- Place cooked tortillas under a clean towel to keep them soft.
Nutrition Facts (Approx. Per Tortilla)
Calories: 150
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Fat: 4g
Benefits
- Fresh homemade option without preservatives
- Soft and flexible texture for many meals
- Easy to customize with healthier ingredients
- Great base for balanced wraps and meals
Storage
Store cooled tortillas in an airtight container:
- Room temperature: Up to 2 days
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 week
- Freezer: Up to 3 months
Tips
- Resting the dough makes tortillas softer and easier to roll.
- Keep cooked tortillas covered to prevent drying.
- Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
- Warm tortillas briefly before serving for the best texture.
