A simple and delicious homemade tortillas recipe with just a few ingredients and no tortilla press that you can make any day of the week!
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly crisp is what makes this homemade tortillas recipe so delicious! Making homemade tortillas is so simple and the taste is beyond anything you will but off the shelf of a store. You only need a few ingredients of flour, water, olive oil, baking powder and salt.
It's these ordinary aspects of cooking that seem insignificant but they add up to make the usual weeknight dinners something special and fun. Making homemade tortillas is also a great way to involve the whole family in the cooking process and build memories!
Cozy Tips for Homemade Tortillas Recipe
- Give yourself an extra 20 minutes or so on your dinner or lunch cooking time to make the tortillas.
- Keep the tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean tea or kitchen towel.
- Divide the dough into small balls and use a rolling pin to roll them into a circle shape.
- If you want to cut down on the process time, roll out one tortilla and place it in the cast iron skillet, then while it is cooking roll out the next tortilla.
- Making homemade tortillas is a great way to involve little ones in the cooking process.
- Add these warm tortillas into a basket with fresh homemade salsa and toppings such as cheese and veggies to give to a neighbor or friend for a cute dinner in a basket gift.
Ingredients for Homemade Tortillas Recipe
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Water
- Olive Oil
- Salt
Helpful Tools
Do I Need a Tortilla Press?
One of the best parts of this recipe is this the tortillas are homemade and are meant to look rustic and unique. You don't need to have a tortilla press to make homemade tortillas. If you have a tortilla press, that is great! However, if you do not have a press, no need to worry at all. I use a simple rolling pin between parchment paper or cling wrap. Just roll out a thin circle shape and you are all set.
What Type of Oil/Fat Do I Use?
A lot of tortilla recipes will call for a fat or oil such as lard. I use olive oil as it is easy to work with and you can pick up olive oil at any store. Coconut oil or avocado oil would work, as well.
The Cozy Details
Step 1: Gather all of your ingredients.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Pour in the water and olive oil. Mix together until a dough is forms.
Step 4: Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Step 5: Allow the dough to sit for about 15 minutes.
Step 6: Roll the dough into a ball and divide it into 8 smaller balls of dough. Then using a rolling pin roll the smaller balls of dough out into a circle between two sheets of parchment paper.
Step 7: Next, heat a skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Step 8: Cook on one side of the tortilla until you see a few bubbles rise and then flip the tortilla and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Keep the tortillas warm under a clean towel. Serve immediately or save in an air tight container.
Making homemade tortillas does take a little bit of effort but it is worth it! It's likely not possible every time, but the next time you make homemade enchiladas or tacos, this is a great option!
Homemade Tortillas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups of Flour
- ¼ teaspoon of Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon of Salt
- 1//2 Cup of Water
- ¼ Cup of Olive Oil
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the water and olive oil. Mix together until a dough is forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Allow the dough to sit for about 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a ball and divide it into 8 smaller balls of dough. Then using a rolling pin roll the smaller balls of dough out into a circle between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Next, heat a skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Cook on one side of the tortilla until you see a few bubbles rise and then flip the tortilla and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Keep the tortillas warm under a clean towel. Serve immediately or save in an air tight container.