Soft, slightly chewy, and perfectly pliable, these homemade flour tortillas are the ultimate vessel for all your favorite fillings. They're surprisingly easy to make, require just a few pantry staples, and taste a million times better than store-bought ones!
2tablespoonsrefined coconut oilor butter if preferred
1teaspoonsalt
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the coconut oil into the flour mixture until evenly incorporated and the mixture is slightly crumbly.
Pour in the warm water and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Cover the dough loosely with a damp paper towel and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin round (as thin as you’d like them). Place the rolled tortillas between sheets of paper towel while you finish rolling out the remaining dough.
Heat a large dry skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the tortillas one at a time for 30–45 seconds per side, or until lightly browned with golden spots and cooked through. If the tortillas are browning too quickly, reduce the heat to medium.
As the tortillas finish cooking, wrap them inside a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft until ready to serve!
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Notes
While lard is classic in Mexican flour tortillas, it can be difficult to find and not ideal for some health-wise. Refined coconut oil is my favorite option for homemade tortillas, creating the traditional soft and chewy texture and mild flavor, perfect for any way you want to serve them! Look for refined coconut oil that has a neutral taste NOT unrefined, which tastes like coconut! Butter is my second favorite option, yielding perfect texture but a deeper, slightly buttery flavor (which isn’t quite as traditional).
Roll tortillas as thin as you’d like them to be when they’re cooked! I roll mine out to be about 6-7” wide.
Want bigger tortillas for burritos? Roll 4 balls instead of 8 and cook them the same as directed.