Description
Soft, chewy homemade flour tortillas made with simple ingredients and no yeast.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all‑purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature (or coconut oil)
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, then pour the hot water. Stir until a shaggy dough begins to form.
- Turn the dough onto a floured counter and knead 1–2 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 12–14 pieces, form into balls, and roll each into an 8‑inch circle (or use a tortilla press).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small drizzle of olive oil, place a tortilla, and cook 30–60 seconds until little bubbles appear. Flip and cook another 30 seconds or until lightly golden. Keep warm under a towel. Repeat for the rest.
- Serve warm or store the tortillas in an airtight container (up to 3 days) or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Butter gives the best flavor, but coconut oil may be substituted.
- Store the tortillas in a food storage bag at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- You can freeze the tortilla dough balls—thaw fully before rolling and cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 172 kcal
