Homemade soft flour tortillas are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. These warm, pliable tortillas are perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or simply enjoyed on their own.
Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, and hot water, these tortillas are a breeze to prepare using a tortilla press.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Homemade tortillas offer a superior flavor and texture to store-bought versions. By making your own tortillas, you can control the ingredients and create a fresh, customized product.
Made with basic pantry staples, you can personalize them with your favorite flavors and herbs. Use them for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, wraps, and even pizzas! The possibilities are endless.
Plus, the process of making tortillas is incredibly satisfying and can be a fun activity for the whole family.
Ingredients You'll Need
Simple basic pantry staples are all that's needed to make these quick and easy homemade flour tortillas. The tortilla press smashes them thinner than you can get with a rolling pin, so I do highly recommend the investment in one.
- All-Purpose Flour - You can use whole wheat flour as well.
- Boiling water
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Homemade Tortillas
Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, and hot water, these tortillas are easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking.
Using a tortilla press makes it a breeze to create these perfectly round and thin tortillas. With a little practice, you'll be rolling out tortillas like a pro in no time. The satisfaction of making your own fresh tortillas is unbeatable, and the flavor is incomparable to store-bought versions.
Mix The Ingredients
- Mix the salt into the flour in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center.
- Add the boiling water and the oil into the middle of the bowl of flour.
Press The Dough Into Tortillas
- While the dough is hot, form six equal sized balls. Place between parchment paper and set in a tortilla press and flatten. They will be about 8 inches.
- Heat a skillet to medium.
PRO TIP: If you don't have a tortilla press, you can roll them out using a rolling pin. But, the tortilla press is much faster and easier.
Dry Fry The Tortilla Wraps
- Place a tortilla in the pre heated skillet. Cook 2 minutes on each side.
- After removing from the skillet, either spritz with a mist of water, or cover with a cloth.
Serving Suggestions
With these homemade soft flour tortillas, you can elevate your Mexican dishes and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own fresh and flavorful ingredients.
The tortillas will be hot and firm when first removed from the skillet. The trick to have soft pliable tortilla wraps is for them to soften as they cool, then store in a bag. You can do this several ways.
- Place them in a covered tortilla warmer. The trapped steam will soften them.
- Layer the wraps with dish towels. This will cause them to release steam that is trapped and will naturally soften them.
- You can let them cool, put them in a plastic bag, and they will have naturally softened after a few hours.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Substitute the flour with a gluten free flour blend such as gluten free oat flour, rice flour, tapioca, etc.
- Make green spinach wraps by adding three tablespoons of spinach powder to the flour mixture. Dried, powdered vegetables are available in many grocery stores.
Equipment
You want a non stick skillet or a seasoned cast iron skillet to cook the rolled out dough. The water mister lets you soften the crisp tortilla wraps faster than they soften on their own.
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Storage Options
- Store leftover tortillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm them up on a skillet or griddle.
- You can also freeze them for up to a month.
Tips for Success
- Use a tortilla press for the best results. If you don't have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin.
- Make sure the dough is not too dry or too wet. It should be slightly sticky.
- Cook the tortillas over medium-high heat to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
While all-purpose flour is the most common choice, you can experiment with other types of flour, such as whole wheat flour or corn flour.
The tortillas are cooked when they are golden brown and slightly puffed up.
Yes, you can make the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Roll out and cook the tortillas when ready to serve.
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Homemade Soft Flour Tortillas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Measure the flour into a mixing bowl. Add the salt. Mix well. Make a well in the center of the flour.1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt
- Pour the oil and boiling water into the center of the bowl of flour. Use a spatula and mix the hot dough until it is smooth and forms a ball.½ cup boiling water, 2 teaspoon olive oil
- Divide the ball of dough into six equal portions. Flatten them between parchment paper in the tortilla press to about 8 inches each.
- Preheat a skillet to medium high.
- Lay out a tortilla wrap onto the hot skillet. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until they are bubbly and lightly browned.
- Set cooked tortilla wrapper on a cloth dish towel or plate. Repeat process with remaining rolled out tortilla wrappers.
- If needing softened wrappers quickly, use a spray mister of water and spritz them lightly. They will soften for rolling naturally though if let to sit covered with a clean cloth dish towel. Serve with fajitas, make soft tacos, use a sandwich wraps.
Notes
- Wait for the tortillas to soften before rolling them up as burritos or sandwich wraps. They will soften naturally on their own, or quickly with a light mist of water.
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