To make flour tortillas, follow these steps:

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 to 3/4 cup warm water
• 3 to 5 tablespoons oil, melted shortening, lard, or butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough:

• Dissolve salt in warm water.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour with the oil until crumbly.
• Pour in the salty water gradually and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Add more water if too dry.
• Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
• Cover with a cloth and let rest for 15 minutes to 2 hours to make rolling easier

2. Shape the tortillas:

• Divide the dough into 8 to 16 equal portions.
• Shape each portion into a small ball, then flatten into thin rounds about 6 to 8 inches in diameter using a rolling pin.
• Keep the rolled tortillas separated with parchment paper to prevent sticking

3. Cook the tortillas:

• Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
• Place one tortilla in the hot pan.
• Cook for about 20-30 seconds until bubbles form and the bottom has brown spots.
• Flip and cook the other side until browned and the edges look dry, about 1-2 minutes total per tortilla.
• Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning or slow cooking.
• Keep cooked tortillas warm wrapped in a cloth

Tips

• Resting the dough helps with rolling thin tortillas.
• Use a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet for even cooking.
• Store cooked tortillas in a covered container or zippered bag to keep soft.

This method produces soft, pliable homemade flour tortillas perfect for tacos, burritos, or wraps