Best Ever Flour Tortillas (goes with shwarma)

Best Ever Homemade Flour Tortillas

These Best Ever Homemade Flour Tortillas are so simple and unbelievably delicious!
Prep Time20minutes 
Cook Time40minutes 
Resting time15minutes 
Total Time1hour 
Course: Breads, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy flour tortillas, flour tortillas, flour tortillas from scratch, homemade flour tortilas
 
Servings: 16
 
Calories: 124kcal
 
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 400 g all-purpose flour (orig 375)
  • 5 g salt
  • 25 g baking powder (orig 45g)
  • 59 ml extra virgin olive oil, vegetable oil or other fairly neutral flavored oil (55g)
  • 215 ml warm water (orig 236ml)

Instructions

To make by hand:

  • Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a medium-size bowl. Mix dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil and water. Stir well until the dough comes together and forms a shaggy ball.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 1-2 minutes until the dough is nice and smooth. Proceed with step number 3 below for the remainder of the recipe.

To make with a mixer:

  • Combine flour, salt and baking powder in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook, mix dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Add oil and water with mixer running at a medium speed. After about 1 minute, or when mixture comes together and begins to form a ball, decrease mixing speed to low. Continue to mix for 1 minute or until dough is smooth.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Divide into 16 equal portions (about 45g each). Turn each piece to coat with flour. Form each piece into a ball and flatten with the palm of your hand. Cover flattened balls of dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes (or as much as 2 hours) before proceeding.
  • After the rest period, heat a large pan over medium heat (no oil). Roll each dough piece into a rough circle, about 6-7 inches in diameter,
  • When the pan is hot, place one dough circle into the pan and allow to cook 45 seconds to 1 minute or until the bottom surface has a few pale brown spots and the uncooked surface is bubbly. If browning too fast, reduce the heat a bit. If it's taking longer than a minute to see a few pale golden brown spots on the underside of tortillas, increase the heat a bit. Flip to other side and cook for 15-20 seconds. The tortillas should be nice and soft but have a few small brown spots on the surface. 
  • Remove from pan with tongs and stack in a covered container or zippered bag to keep the tortillas soft. 
  • Serve warm or allow to cool for later use. When ready to use, place a slightly damp paper towel in the bottom of a microwave-safe container (with a cover) that will hold the stacked tortillas. Microwave uncovered for 15-30 seconds (start with 15) or until warm, then keep covered to hold heat while serving.
  • Store in an airtight container or zippered bag at room temperature for 24 hours or refrigerate for up to 1 week. To freeze, separate tortillas with parchment paper or waxed paper and place in a zippered bag before placing in the freezer.

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Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 50mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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Pippa Gawley
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