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We have the best Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe that is super easy. You probably already have all of the ingredients on hand to make these. Give it a try today!
My family eats so many tortillas its not even funny! We love beef tacos, chicken tacos, even chicken enchiladas and this ground beef enchiladas recipe. Unfortunately, buying tortillas can get expensive.
These homemade flour tortillas taste better and loaded with flavor. These tortillas would be perfect to serve with all your Cinco De Mayo Recipes.
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Why This Recipe Works
This is the best flour tortilla recipe for me because it doesn’t require “masa” or other uncommon ingredients. You probably already have everything on hand to make them. The only question now is, what will you eat these delicious tortillas with?
Once you make homemade flour tortilla recipe, you will not buy store bought again. They are so easy to make and made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Sea Salt
- Butter Flavored Crisco or non-flavored vegetable shortening
- Warm Water (Approximately)
Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe and ingredients.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk together to combine all ingredients.
- Step 2 – Add shortening to the dry ingredients and mix well. The easiest way to do this is either with two knives or a pastry blender. You’ll want your mixture to look like small beads once its all mixed.
- Step 3 – Slowly add the water. Start with about ½ cup of water and continue to mix and add water until you have a nice tacky dough. You will probably need just under ¾ cup of water. Roll dough into a ball on a floured surface.
- Step 4 – Cover your dough ball and allow to rest for 30 – 45 minutes.
- Step 5 – Cut the dough into 8 equal portions wedges. Roll each wedge into a small ball with a rolling pin.
- Step 6 – Lightly flour a surface and roll the small dough ball into a thin circular (or mostly circular) shape.
- Step 7 – Place a skillet over a medium heat. Allow the skillet to heat up for about 5 minutes before using. Do not use any spray, grease or butter in your skillet – this is a “dry” cooking technique.
- Step 8 – Place your rolled out dough in the hot skillet and cook for approximately 30 seconds on each side. Repeat with each of the other dough balls.
- Step 9 – That’s it! You now have several of the best homemade tortillas ready to eat. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Combining Ingredients – Add in the shortening to the flour mixture until small beads appear. Then slowly add in water until the dough is tacky in a bowl of a stand mixer. Then roll dough into a ball on a floured work surface.
- Dough Rest – Allow the dough to rest covered with a clean kitchen towel in a bowl.
- Cooking Tortillas – When you are ready to cook the tortillas, you will cook them in a clean skillet over medium-high heat. No need to spray cooking spray or grease with butter. Cook tortillas for about 30 seconds or until golden brown spots appear.
Serving Suggestions
The kids love these homemade flour tortillas so much that they even will just eat them with butter. These tortillas a delicious wrap with your favorite taco, burritos, or quesadillas recipes. Here are some of our favorites.
- Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
- Cilantro Lime Chicken
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Taco Meat Recipe
- Crock Pot Ground Chicken Tacos
- Chicken Tacos
Frequently Asked Questions
Store your leftover tortillas in a airtight container and leave at room temperature for about 2 days. They will stay fresh up to a week if stored in the refrigerator.
Yes, these homemade flour tortillas freeze great. We recommend layering tortillas with parchment paper before placing in the freezer zip lock bag. If you freeze the tortillas correctly, they will last about 3 months.
Reheat the tortillas in the microwave or you can reheat on the stove top. If heating in the microwave place the tortilla in a damp paper towel.
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Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 Cup Butter Flavored Crisco or non-flavored vegetable shortening
- 3/4 Cups Warm Water Approximately
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk together to combine all ingredients.
- Add shortening to the dry ingredients and mix well. The easiest way to do this is either with two knives or a pastry blender. You’ll want your mixture to look like small beads once its all mixed.
- Slowly add the water. Start with about ½ cup of water and continue to mix and add water until you have a nice tacky dough. You will probably need just under ¾ cup of water. Roll dough into a ball.
- Cover your dough ball and allow to rest for 30 – 45 minutes.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges. Roll each wedge into a small ball.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll the small dough ball into a thin circular (or mostly circular) shape.
- Place a skillet over a medium heat. Allow the skillet to heat up for about 5 minutes before using. Do not use any spray, grease or butter in your skillet – this is a “dry” cooking technique.
- Place your rolled out dough in the hot skillet and cook for approximately 30 seconds on each side. Repeat with each of the other dough balls.
- That’s it! You now have several of the best homemade tortillas ready to eat. Enjoy!
Do you have a tried & true recipe for whole wheat tortillas? Thanks 🙂