Soft Flour Tortillas: Easy and Deliciously Versatile
These soft flour tortillas are easy to make and incredibly versatile, perfect for tacos, burritos, or wraps.
Equipment
- large bowl
- fork
- Rolling Pin
- heavy skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅔ cup very warm water about 160ml
- 5 tablespoons light flavored oil or melted fat can use shortening, lard, or butter
Instructions
- Dissolve the salt in warm water and stir until fully dissolved.
- Mix flour and oil in a bowl until crumbly, then gradually add salt water to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth, then let it rest covered for at least 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 10 portions, roll each into an 8-inch round.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for 1-2 minutes, flipping when bubbles form.
- Keep cooked tortillas warm under a dishcloth while cooking the rest.
Notes
For best results, fluff flour before measuring and consider using whole wheat flour. Store leftovers in a resealable bag at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.