How to Make 2-Ingredient Soft Flour Tortillas: Easy Homemade Recipe

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There’s nothing like the aroma and warmth homemade flour tortillas make while heating up in a hot skillet.

They are quick and easy to cook, with only two ingredients, you can’t go wrong!

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Warm Soft Flour Tortillas are a Treat

These two-ingredient tortillas are a simple staple to keep on hand for any busy mama.

They make for quick snacks that satisfy little tummies.

You can warm them up, roll and pass them out.

If you want to go all out, you can even slather some butter that melts right on, cold or soft, there’s no forethought needed! 

Flour Tortillas Feed the People

When family, friends, or playdates stop by for a visit, you can entice their bellies with these simple flour tortilla appetizers.

• Quesadillas
• Sandwich Wraps
• Sandwich Rolls
• Soft Tacos
• Flautas

Flour tortillas are so versatile, there are several ways to use them in your daily meals.

The scope goes beyond Mexican-inspired dishes.

They can be filled burrito style to create a substantial offering. Ingredients like potatoes, eggs, kale, cheese, and sausage make a hearty breakfast burrito.

Beans and cheese make for a simple lunch option. They can also be used as wraps for lunch or filled with meats and veggies for taco night. 

Let’s not forget the many variations of quesadillas you can make!

Benefits of Making Tortillas From Scratch

I’m about to let my “crunchy” show a bit here, I decided to start making homemade tortillas because of all the extra, not-so-great, ingredients found in store-bought tortillas.

Many popular brands use preservatives, inflammatory oils, and artificial flavors.

There are some great options out there that offer organic ingredients but the ingredients still aren’t perfect, (cough oils) excuse me.

Take Control of the Ingredients!

By making them yourself, you have control of the ingredients and can tailor them to your family’s allergens, preferences, and taste buds.

Once you start making your own flour tortillas from scratch, there really is no substitute.

Another great reason to make your own flour tortillas is that you can make them whatever size you want.

When little children are running around, you can roll them out petite for small hands.

Moreover, if you’re going to stuff a bunch of ingredients to make a burrito, you can roll out the tortilla dough extra large.

Elements of Flour Tortillas

The 2 simple ingredients in flour tortillas are all-purpose flour and fat which can be tailored to your liking.

1. All Purpose Flour

There are several all-purpose flour options you can use to make soft flour tortillas.

Some examples are

• all-purpose wheat flour
• all-purpose gluten-free flour
• all-purpose einkorn flour
• any other all-purpose flour that’s currently out there on the market

I like to buy my flour in bulk from Azure Standard so that I always have flour when I need it!

Tortillas are not very fussy to make, you can even create your own blend of flours to make them.

I sometimes blend one part whole wheat flour with 2 parts all-purpose flour.

I will be using organic all-purpose unbleached wheat flour for this recipe.

2. Fat

Fat is the element that makes this recipe adaptable to your lifestyle.

Original tortilla recipes from Mexico use lard as the fat source but our family abstains from pork products.

These are the fats I recommend using for the best results:

• coconut oil
• butter
• tallow
• ghee
• avocado oil
• olive oil (last resort).

I highly recommend abstaining from vegetable oils and hydrogenated oils like those found in shortening and vegan butter.

In today’s recipe, I will be using coconut oil that will form the tortillas with a soft texture and creates a lush buttery flavor.

These turn out to be great vegan tortillas, but you can use any of the recommended oils and fats that I mentioned.

Does the Measurement Change if the Coconut Oil is in a Liquid or Solid Phase?

The measurement stays the same whether your coconut oil is liquid or solid.

I’m creating this recipe in the wintertime so my oil is solid, you can use a small spoon to scoop the oil out and add it to your measuring cup.

This recipe is not fussy at all, the measurement doesn’t need to be exact.

The Tools You Will Need:

• The tools you will need for this recipe are a large bowl, wooden spoon, stainless steel pastry cutter, or dough blender lightly floured surface.
• There is no need for a tortilla press (it’s used for corn tortillas which are naturally gluten-free), a rolling pin will do.
• A Cast iron griddle is great for fast cooking, however, you can use any skillet, griddle, or pan.

Ingredients You Will Need:

• 3 cups All Purpose Flour and extra flour for working
• 1/3 cup Coconut Oil
• 1 cup warm water + 1 tbs if needed
• 1/2 tsp salt (Optional)

How to Make Soft Flour Tortillas:

Preheat your skillet on low to medium heat. Warm up water (I use my electric kettle).

Combine Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt then use a pastry cutter to break apart the coconut oil with the flour.

You can also use your hands for this step, and continue until the dough is crumbly.

Form a well in the middle of the bowl and add warm water.

Be sure to use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients if you’re using hot water.

Use enough water to make a smooth dough.

Create Flour Tortilla Dough Balls

Once combined lightly knead the dough inside the bowl for about 1 minute to create a large ball of dough.

It should be soft and moist, if it is too dry you can add water or if the dough is too wet, add flour.

Place the soft dough ball onto a floured work surface, and divide dough into 12 equal pieces.

For large tortillas, divide them into 8 equal parts.

Tuck and roll each piece into a ball and place them back into the bowl, cover them with a clean kitchen towel to keep them moist.

Flatten Dough

Take one ball and flatten it on the palm of your hand then dip it into a bed of flour on both sides.

Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough further into a circular shape.

Try to roll them out so they are not too thick. This is easier said than done, I have trouble keeping the round shape so I make what I like to call a “rustic” flour tortilla.

If the dough snaps back when rolling out, let it rest covered for about 10-15mins.

Pile the rolled-out tortillas divided by a piece of parchment paper or a piece of recycled plastic to keep them from sticking.

Cook Your Flour Tortillas

Once you have rolled out your pieces bring the large skillet to medium-high heat and place your flour tortilla onto the skillet for about 25 seconds.

You will know they are ready to flip if you see small bubbles forming across the whole tortilla.

The tortilla will also loosen from the pan so you can easily flip it and cook the other side for about 5-10 seconds.

You don’t want to overcook them or they will take on a crispy texture.

It is a pretty quick process especially if you’re using a cast iron skillet as I do in this recipe.

It may take a few seconds longer with a different type of skillet.

Place them on a cute tea towel to keep them warm and moist.

Once cooled, you can place the leftovers in a ziplock bag, plastic wrap, or an airtight container.

Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.

You can reheat them on the skillet over the stove to soften them up if desired.

In what ways do you like to use flour tortillas in your recipes?

I’d love to hear about your ideas in the comments!