If you love soft and tender tortillas, perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or just eating warm from the pan, then this recipe for 4-Ingredient Homemade Tortillas is for you. It’s easier than you think; you only need four ingredients: butter, flour, water, and oil. Plus, you can customize them with your favorite seasonings or herbs for extra flavor.
What You Need
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
5 tablespoons of butter at room temperature
About 1 cup of hot water (about 110°F to 120°F)
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
How to Make it
1. In a large bowl, add the flour and butter.use your fingers or a pastry blender to work the flour into the butter until it disappears. This will help make the tortillas soft and easy to roll out.
2. Pour in the hot water and add to the flour mixture until the dough pulls away from the bowl. Add more water if needed to bring the dough together.
3. Remove the dough from the bowl, place it onto a clean surface, and knead for 5 minutes until it forms a smooth ball. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour gradually.
4. Divide the dough into eight equal pieces and shape them into balls. Cover them with plastic wrap that has been brushed with oil. Let them rest for about 30 minutes to relax the gluten and make them easier to roll out.
5. Preheat an ungreased cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
6. Working with one piece of dough at a time, flatten it, then roll it out on a floured surface into a thin circle about 8 inches in diameter. Keep the remaining dough covered while you work.
7. Cook the tortilla on the hot skillet for 30 seconds or until it bubbles and browns slightly on each side. Transfer it to a plate and cover it with a clean cloth to keep it warm and pliable. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
How Much Does it Cost?
Making your tortillas at home can save you money compared to buying them at the store. Here’s an estimate of how much it costs to make eight tortillas using this recipe:
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Flour: $0.15
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Butter: $0.40
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Water: $0.00
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Oil: $0.08
Total: $0.63
That’s about $0.08 per tortilla!
Of course, the actual cost may vary depending on where you buy your ingredients and how much you use. But in general, homemade tortillas are cheaper and fresher than store-bought ones.
Where to Buy Ingredients?
You can find all the ingredients for this recipe at your local grocer. I shopped at Food Lion. Food Lion is a grocery retailer that offers fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery, deli, and more at affordable prices.
Enjoy your Homemade Tortillas!
Now that you know how to make homemade flour tortillas with butter, flour, water, and oil, you can enjoy them with your favorite fillings and toppings. Here is a great recipe to fill your homemade tacos from Platings + Pairings, Street Tacos!
You can freeze them for later use by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and storing them in a freezer bag.
Homemade tortillas are delicious, easy, and economical to make at home. You can make so many recipes using them like Steph’s Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas.
Try this recipe today, and let me know what you think! 😊