There’s nothing like warm, freshly made tortillas! These soft and fluffy tortillas are perfect for tacos, burritos, wraps, or simply enjoying with butter. This easy recipe requires only a few ingredients and delivers authentic, homemade goodness.
📌 Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon baking powder ⬆️
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil 🛢️
- 1 cup warm water 💦
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2️⃣ Incorporate oil: Add the vegetable oil and mix with your hands or a spoon until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3️⃣ Add water: Slowly pour in the warm water, stirring until the dough forms a rough ball.
4️⃣ Knead the dough: Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5️⃣ Rest the dough: Divide into 10-12 equal portions, roll into balls, cover with a towel, and let rest for 15 minutes.
6️⃣ Roll out tortillas: Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a thin, round tortilla.
7️⃣ Cook the tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 30-40 seconds per side until bubbles form and brown spots appear.
8️⃣ Keep warm & serve: Stack the tortillas and wrap them in a clean towel to keep them warm. Serve immediately!
🔥 Tips for Perfect Tortillas:
✔️ Use warm water for a softer dough that’s easier to roll.
✔️ Don’t overcook—too much heat makes them dry and stiff.
✔️ Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
⏳ Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 10-12 tortillas
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🌮 Soft & Fluffy Homemade Tortillas
There’s nothing like the taste of warm, freshly made tortillas! Whether you’re making tacos, burritos, or wraps, these soft tortillas bring that authentic homemade touch. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to store-bought! Try this simple recipe and enjoy the magic of homemade goodness.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 tortillas 1x
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon baking powder ⬆️
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil 🛢️
- 1 cup warm water 💦
Instructions
1️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
2️⃣ Add the vegetable oil and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
3️⃣ Gradually pour in the warm water, stirring until the dough comes together.
4️⃣ Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
5️⃣ Divide the dough into 10-12 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Cover with a towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
6️⃣ Roll each ball into a thin circle on a floured surface.
7️⃣ Heat a dry skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 30-40 seconds per side, or until bubbles form and light brown spots appear.
8️⃣ Stack the cooked tortillas and wrap them in a clean towel to keep them warm.
Notes
✔️ Use warm water for a softer dough that’s easier to roll.
✔️ Don’t overcook—too much heat makes them dry and stiff.
✔️ Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
