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Delicious soft flour tortilla

Homemade Delicious Soft Flour Tortillas

Jessica Lai Perez
A delicious, soft flatbread that is extremely versatile and perfect for snacking, wraps and more!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 tortillas

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • tsp salt
  • 1 cup hot water, not boiling
  • cup vegetable oil, or coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add water and oil. Mix till a dough is formed. Dough should be soft and Playdoh-like in texture, but not sticky. Add more flour as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Tip dough onto a clean work surface knead for 1-2 minutes till smooth. Cover with kitchen towel. Rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal parts. Roll into balls. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
  • Roll out one piece of dough into roughly 6 to 8-inch circle. Cook the tortilla for about 1 minute then flip and and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Repeat with the rest of the dough and keep cooked tortillas warm under a clean kitchen towel until it is ready to be served.

Notes

fabfoodflavors.com/how-to-make-delicious-soft-flour-tortillas/
Keyword Back to Basics, Flour, quesadilla, quick, Simple, tacos, Vegetarian