To make homemade flour tortillas, follow these general steps:

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
• Salt (about 1 teaspoon)
• Warm water (around 2/3 cup)
• Fat such as oil, melted butter, lard, or shortening (about 4-5 tablespoons)
• Optional: baking powder (for a slight lift)

Directions

1. Make the dough:

• Mix salt into warm water until dissolved.
• In a large bowl, combine flour with the fat until crumbly.
• Pour in the salty water gradually and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Add more water if too dry.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
• Cover and let rest for 15 minutes to 2 hours to relax the gluten, making rolling easier

2. Divide and roll:

• Divide the dough into equal portions (8-16 pieces depending on size preference).
• Shape each piece into a ball, then roll or press into thin circles about 6-8 inches in diameter. Use a rolling pin or tortilla press. Keep them thin but not so thin that holes form

3. Cook the tortillas:

• Heat a dry heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
• Place one tortilla in the hot pan. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until bubbles form and the bottom has brown spots.
• Flip and cook the other side similarly until golden spots appear and the tortilla is cooked through.
• Keep cooked tortillas warm wrapped in a towel to stay soft

4. Serve:

• Serve warm or store wrapped in a container. Reheat by steaming or microwaving with a damp towel to keep soft

This method yields soft, pliable flour tortillas suitable for tacos, burritos, and wraps. Variations may include adding baking powder for puffiness or using different fats like avocado oil or lard for flavor

. In summary, the key steps are mixing flour, salt, fat, and warm water into a dough, resting it, rolling thin circles, and cooking briefly on a hot skillet until browned spots appear