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Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade flour tortillas with a warm, soft texture and a light, slightly buttery flavor complemented by a touch of salt.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water 110 degrees
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
  • Rub butter into flour with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add warm water, stirring until dough forms.
  • Knead dough on a clean surface until smooth and elastic.
  • Divide dough into portions of about 2 1/2 tablespoons each and roll into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Place balls on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Lightly flour a clean surface and roll each dough ball into an 8-inch round.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat with a small amount of vegetable oil until just about to smoke, then wipe with paper towels.
  • Place a tortilla in the skillet and cook until it begins to bubble, about 1 minute.
  • Flip and cook the other side until browned and puffed, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a plate and cover with a dish towel to keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining dough rounds.
  • Once cooled, layer tortillas between parchment paper, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, microwave on 50% power for 10 to 20 seconds.
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