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Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Homemade Flour Tortillas

The BEST and Easiest Flour Tortilla Recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Tortillas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cups Flour All-Purpose works best
  • 1 Cup Water Warm
  • 1/3 Cup Melted Butter
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Pan or Electric Griddle
  • 1 Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder together.
  2. Melt the butter, then add butter and water to flour mixture and combine well.
  3. Continue to mix until a ball forms.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 sections.
  5. Roll each section out using a rolling pin. They don't have to be perfect circles, but should be fairly thin.
  6. Cook each tortilla for 1-2 minutes per side. You will know that it's time to flip the tortilla when you see bubbles begin to form. When finished, place the tortillas on a plate and cover with a dish towel.
  7. Enjoy immediately or Store in a plastic bag for up to a week.

Notes

  • Butter has the best flavor, but you can also substitute your favorite oil. 
  • You can use an electric griddle or pan to cook your tortillas. 
  • If you would like smaller tortillas, you can divide the ball into 10 even portions. 
  • Always make more than you think that you will need, these go FAST. :)