Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 seconds
Yields: not applicable
Get ready to embark on a delicious journey to the land of homemade tortillas! Once you’ve tried these fluffy, flavorful wraps, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. All you need is a few simple ingredients and 45 minutes of your time.

The key to making perfect tortillas lies in using a heavy-bottomed cooking surface that heats and cooks evenly. A cast-iron skillet is ideal, but if you find it heats unevenly, preheat it in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes to ensure it’s fully heated. This will result in tortillas that puff up beautifully while cooking.

Now, let’s talk about rolling out those tortillas. You can use a tortilla press, but if you don’t have one, a rolling pin will do the trick. Simply place a ball of dough on a lightly floured surface, flatten it slightly with your hands, and then roll it out to your desired thickness.

Once you’ve rolled out your tortillas, it’s time to cook them. Heat a skillet&hvadid=719737736360&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9014016&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=4304362975742278753–&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4304362975742278753&hvtargid=kwd-332465824708&hydadcr=28544_14555830&linkCode=ll2&tag=recipe-aisle-20&linkId=1efe785d11207b6cec7af25b776bd528&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl’>non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, and cook the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side, until they’re lightly browned and puffed up.

Now that you’ve made your tortillas, the possibilities are endless! Fill them with your favorite taco fillings, use them in chicken enchiladas, or simply enjoy them plain with a bit of butter. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking and experience the magic of homemade tortillas for yourself!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes if it heats unevenly.
- 2. Place a ball of dough on a lightly floured surface and flatten it slightly with your hands.
- 3. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness using a rolling pin.
- 4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- 5. Cook the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side, until they are lightly browned and puffed up.
- 6. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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