Homemade Flour Tortillas
Soft, pliable flour tortillas made without baking powder. Better than store-bought.
Prep40 min
Cook20 min
Total1 hr
Serves12
Calories~165 / serving
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Soft, pliable flour tortillas made without baking powder. Better than store-bought. This one takes 1 hr start to finish and serves 12. It earned a spot in our unleavened bread deck because the steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find.
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Why you'll love it
- Ready in 1 hr
- Everyday ingredients, most of them already in your pantry
- Tagged: unleavened, flatbread, dairy-free, taco-night
Our best tip: Keep cooked tortillas wrapped in a towel. The trapped steam is what makes them soft and bendable.
Truly unleavened: this recipe uses no yeast, baking powder, baking soda or sourdough starter. If you're baking for a church service or a religious holiday, check your tradition's guidelines.
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Homemade Flour Tortillas
Prep40 min
Cook20 min
Total1 hr
Calories~165 / serving
Servings12
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening or vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Mix the flour and salt. Rub in the shortening with your fingers until it looks like coarse crumbs (or stir in the oil).
- Add the hot water and knead 3 minutes into a smooth dough.
- Divide into 12 balls, cover and rest 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball into a thin 8 inch round.
- Cook in a dry, hot skillet 30 to 45 seconds per side, until lightly spotted. Stack in a towel to keep soft.
Notes: Keep cooked tortillas wrapped in a towel. The trapped steam is what makes them soft and bendable. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Calories are an estimate per serving, worked out from the listed ingredients. Brands and portions vary.
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