Homemade Flour Tortillas
These Homemade Flour Tortillas are soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make with just a few pantry staples. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas, they’re warm, pliable, and miles better than anything you’ll find at the store. Once you try them fresh off the skillet, there’s no going back!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Resting Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: flour tortillas, homemade tortillas, Mexican flatbread, soft tortilla
Servings: 10
Calories: 150kcal
- 2 cups 283g unbleached all-purpose flour (scooped and leveled)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup warm water
Mix Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the vegetable oil and warm water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the Dough:
Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead on medium speed for 2 minutes.
If kneading by hand, knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is soft and supple.
If dough is sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of water.
Rest the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
Divide and Shape: Divide dough into 10 equal pieces (or fewer for larger tortillas). Roll each into a ball and place on a greased plate. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat Skillet: Heat a dry cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Roll the Tortillas: On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a 6-inch round. Turn and flip to prevent sticking. Keep remaining balls covered.
Cook the Tortillas:
Place the rolled tortilla in the hot skillet. Cook for 20–30 seconds, until bubbles form and golden spots appear underneath.
Flip and cook the other side for about 15 seconds.
Avoid overcooking to keep them soft.
Steam and Store: Transfer cooked tortillas to an airtight container or resealable bag lined with a paper towel. Seal to let them steam and stay soft while cooking the rest.
If tortillas brown too fast, reduce the heat slightly.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat on a skillet or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 10–15 seconds.