Homemade Flour Tortillas

Soft, warm, and made from scratch! These flour tortillas are simple to make, perfectly tender, and so much better than store-bought.

Makes 16 tortillas

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1 tsp. salt

• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 cup warm water

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Create a well in the middle and pour in the oil and water. Stir until the dough forms into a rough ball.

2. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead it until it becomes smooth and is no longer sticky, which should take about 1-3 minutes.

3. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and then gently flatten it with the heel of your palm. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 15-30 minutes.

4. Roll each ball into a very thin circle; you should almost be able to see through it. Preheat a dry skillet, ideally cast iron, over medium heat. Cook one piece of the rolled-out dough in the hot skillet for 45-60 seconds on each side, until bubbles form and golden spots develop. Repeat this process with the rest of the dough.

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5. Take the cooked tortillas off the heat, stack them on a plate, and cover them with a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft.

6. Store in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag at room temperature for 24 hours, or refrigerate for up to a week. To freeze, place parchment paper between each tortilla and store them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer.