Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas

25 mins
Serves 8
Serves

Directions

  1. 1.

    Mix 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour with one teaspoon of salt and ¼ cup of oil.

  2. 2.

    Work the oil into the flour with your hands.

  3. 3.

    Add boiling water, starting with ½ cup and adding more if needed. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.

  4. 4.

    Turn the dough out onto the counter and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and not sticky.

  5. 5.

    Cover and let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes.

  6. 6.

    Cut the dough into 8 pieces for 8-inch tortillas, 6 pieces for 10-inch, or 10 pieces for 6-inch tortillas.

  7. 7.

    Form the dough pieces into tight balls and keep them covered.

  8. 8.

    Roll out the tortillas one at a time using plenty of flour to prevent sticking. Use a ruler to ensure even size.

  9. 9.

    Cook the tortillas on a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 20-30 seconds per side, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

  10. 10.

    Transfer cooked tortillas to a towel to keep warm.

  11. 11.

    Cool extra tortillas completely and store in a ziploc bag in the fridge.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.2 cup oil
  • 0.5 cup boiling water

Equipment

bowl measuring cups measuring spoons rolling pin dry skillet towel ziploc bag

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