Best Homemade Flour Tortillas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (e.g., Morton's)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil or neutral vegetable oil
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1 cup warm water
# Instructions:
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Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium-size bowl. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly using a sturdy spatula or spoon. Create a well in the center, add oil and water, then mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 1-2 minutes on a floured surface until smooth. Proceed with division and resting steps.
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Add flour, salt, and baking powder to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Combine dry ingredients thoroughly. Add oil and water while mixing at medium speed until dough forms into a ball, then reduce speed and mix until smooth. Proceed with division and resting steps.
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Transfer dough to a floured work surface and divide into 16 portions. Coat each piece with flour, form into balls, and flatten slightly. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and rest for 15 minutes to 2 hours.
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Heat a large pan over medium heat. Roll each dough ball into a 6-7 inch circle on a floured surface. Place one circle in the pan and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute, flipping when bubbles and pale brown spots appear. Cook the other side for 15-20 seconds. Adjust heat as needed.
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Remove cooked tortillas from the pan, stack in a container or zippered bag, and cover to keep soft. Store at room temperature for 24 hours, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze with parchment paper between tortillas.
# Notes:
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Stack uncooked tortillas with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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Warm tortillas before serving for better texture and flavor.