Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas : Soft, Buttery & Better Than Store-Bought
These homemade flour tortillas are soft, flexible, and filled with buttery flavor — the kind that wraps beautifully around anything from tacos to breakfast burritos. Made with pantry staples and no preservatives, they come together fast and freeze well, too. With a hint of richness from salted butter and just the right chew, they’re a homemade upgrade you’ll taste in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 tortillas 1x
Ingredients
6 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
3 tsp kosher salt
10 tbsp salted butter (room temperature, or substitute coconut oil for a twist)
2 cups hot water (not boiling, just hot to the touch)
Optional twist: Add 1 tbsp olive oil for extra softness, or mix in 1 tsp garlic powder or fresh herbs for flavored tortillas
Instructions
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in butter: Add butter and work it into the flour with your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add water: Slowly pour in hot water, mixing with a spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms.
Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Divide & roll: Divide dough into 24 equal balls. Roll each into a thin round (about 6–8 inches wide).
Cook: Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high. Cook tortillas one at a time for 30–45 seconds per side, or until puffed and golden spots appear.
Keep warm: Stack tortillas and wrap in a clean towel to keep soft until serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4g