Soft Homemade Flour Tortillas Made From Scratch (Print version)
Tender homemade flour tortillas made with simple pantry staples, hot water, and a quick skillet cook.
# Ingredients:
For the tortillas
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3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1/3 cup (75 ml) neutral oil, such as avocado or vegetable oil
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1 cup (240 ml) hot water, about 110°F to 120°F
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
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Pour in the oil and hot water. Stir with a spoon until the dough looks shaggy, then use your hands to gather it into a soft ball.
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Knead on a lightly floured counter for 2-3 minutes until smooth. The dough should feel soft and slightly tacky, not dry.
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Divide the dough into 10 equal balls. Cover with a clean towel and rest for 25-30 minutes.
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Working one ball at a time, roll into a thin 8-inch round. Keep the remaining dough balls covered while you roll.
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Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 30-45 seconds per side until puffed in spots with light brown marks.
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Transfer each cooked tortilla to a clean towel and keep the stack wrapped while you finish cooking. Serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Makes 10 soft 8-inch flour tortillas.
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Best served warm from the towel-wrapped stack.
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Cool completely before refrigerating or freezing.