Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

Skip the store and make soft homemade flour tortillas from scratch. This easy recipe uses pantry staples and delivers big flavor every time.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Tortillas

Get Recipe Ingredients

In a medium bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk to combine.
Add the oil and use your fingers to incorporate into the flour mixture. It should resemble crumbly meal. (you could also use a food processor)
Add the hot tap water and stir to combine. Once the dough ball comes together, place a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl and allow to rest for 30-40 minutes.
Divide into 12 equal balls.
Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Roll out 1 ball at a time to a circle shape. Add to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute, flip and cook for another minute. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining dough. Serve warm.

Tips for Storing

Store cooled tortillas in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigerate for up to 1 week, wrapped in foil or plastic wrap so they don't dry out.
Freeze in stacks with parchment paper between each tortilla for up to 3 months.
Reheat frozen tortillas straight from the freezer in a hot, dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
To revive fridge-cold tortillas, warm them in a dry skillet or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.