Flour Tortilla Recipe
Soft, flexible, and utterly delicious, this easy Flour Tortilla Recipe brings authentic Mexican cuisine to your kitchen in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur Flour recommended for consistency
- 1 tablespoon baking powder for light, pillowy texture
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Morton’s or Diamond Crystal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable shortening room temperature; butter adds flavor, shortening adds stretch
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil olive oil works for a hint of fruitiness
- 1 to 1¼ cups warm water 110 °F; start with less, add more if dough feels dry
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add butter and oil. Rub with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand with pea-size bits.
- Pour in warm water. Stir until the dough just comes together. Knead until smooth.
- Divide dough, roll into circles, and cook on a skillet until puffed and golden.
- Stack cooked tortillas and cover to keep soft. Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
High-altitude bakers can adjust water content. Whole-grain option: swap half flour for whole wheat and add honey.
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