Homemade flour tortillas are great for burritos, tacos, enchiladas, wraps, and more! This quick and easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients, so fresh tortillas are always possible.
Incorporate the oil into the dry ingredients using a fork, pastry cutter or your fingers.
Pour in the warm water and mix with a spoon until the dough comes together. Finish mixing with your hands until well combined and slightly sticky.
Divide the dough into 10-16 even sized pieces (depending on the size of tortillas you want).
Roll each piece into a ball then slightly flatten using the palm of your hand.
Cover and allow the flattened dough rounds to rest for 15 minutes.
Pre-heat your pan over medium-high heat.
Roll the dough rounds out with a rolling pin. Lightly flour any area that sticks to the rolling pin. To keep the tortillas soft and pliable, add as little extra flour as possible.
Place the rolled tortilla on your hot, dry pan. Cook on the first side until bubbles begin to form on top.
Flip, and cook for another 15-20 seconds on the other side, or until the bubbles brown.
As each tortilla is finished, place them on a plate covered with a thin, slightly damp towel or paper towel.
Store leftover tortillas in an air tight container. Tortillas will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freezer for up to 2 months. If freezing, be sure to place parchment paper between each tortilla to avoid them from sticking to each other.
Notes
Measure the flour using a spoon to scoop it into the measuring cup. Then level with a knife.
Oat flour helps keep the tortillas from tearing. It can easily be replaced with more AP flour if you don't have any on hand. (Oat flour can easily be made by blending oats in a blender until finely ground)
The dough should be slightly sticky while working with it. If it keeps shrinking while rolling it out, allow it to rest for a few more minutes before proceeding.
For high-protein tortillas replace up to ½ cup of flour with your favorite unflavored protein powder.