Whether you are looking to cut out processed food, eager to try making flour tortillas from scratch, or just want to make homemade flour tortillas because they taste so much better – we’ve got the recipe for you! This homemade tortilla recipe is quick and easy-to-make plus it tastes so much better than store bought! Ready to learn how to make the best flour tortillas? Let’s get started!

Homemade flour tortillas

In our quest to begin eating more “real food” (aka not highly processed) we started making our own tortillas recipe. And guess what, it is actually very simple to do and the homemade tortillas taste so much better! Our families favorite is the basic, homemade tortilla recipe. This classic recipe is super easy to make and tastes soooo good! Way better than store bought. So before any more to-do… here is How to make Homemade Tortillas.

Homemade tortilla recipe

While my family prefers the traditional recipe with white flour, you can also make homemade tortillas with whole wheat flour too. I’ve included a couple healthier options if you want to go that way. My family prefers the authentic recipe so that is whay I’ve pictured.   You pick how healthy you want to go but the following steps, the procedure is the same for all of them.

Tortillas recipe

The ingredients you will need to make the basic tortilla recipe are:

• flour
• salt
• baking powder
• lard (lard is more natural, but you can use Crisco in a pinch – opt for the more natural ones out there)
• water

How to make Homemade Tortillas

Mix all ingredients together.

Divide into 24 balls. Allow the dough to sit 30 minutes.

Tortilla press for flour tortillas

You can use a skillet to make homemade tortillas, but I found the Chef Pro Tortilla Maker makes it go really quickly and easily – essential if you are making homemade tortillas for a family!

Note: If you look on Amazon you will see the tortilla maker is not rated very well. I have no idea why not – we LOVE it!
Put dough ball in back middle of preheated press. (If you use a skillet you will need to roll the dough out first)

Place a ball in the center of the open, pre-heated press. Close the press and press latch for 7 seconds only. It helps build up steam and flattens them nicely. But if you apply pressure too long the steam will break apart your shell.  Leave closed (without pressing) 8 more seconds.

Open the press and rotate the tortilla 90 degrees. Close and press a couple seconds then leave closed another 10 seconds.

Open tortilla maker and you have a beautiful homemade tortilla! (Note: the 50/50 recipe is pictured above)

Flour tortilla recipe

If you prefer, you can make these by rolling them out with a rolling pin.

Over medium-high heat, add additional lard / crisco / butter to pan to grease lightly and cook each tortilla 15 seconds per side, or until lightly browned.

Homemade tortillas

Continue making all your tortillas. I stack them on a plate. They stay warm because it goes quickly and the warmth of the new ones helps keep the previously made tortillas warm.

Best flour tortillas

This process goes really fast! With only 15-30 seconds per tortilla you will whip through a stack in no time. And if you are making for company, just double the recipe!

Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe

Now you are ready to enjoy your homemade tortillas with whatever you want to put in them. Serve them with ground beef, chicken or steak fajitas, refried beans, eggs and cheese as a breakfast burrito, and more!

HINT: If you like to have tortilla chips to go with them we love the organic blue ones with flax seed that target makes.

Storing Homemade Tortillas

Make sure the shells are completely cook  before putting in a plastic bag and storing in the fridge.  If you don’t let them cool first the condensation holds the shells together and they are nearly impossible to separate to eat as leftovers. (this is especially true if you use whole wheat flour). They will store 4-5 days in the fridge, but may mold in 2 on the counter.

If you have any extra tortillas you’ll want to try these Homemade Cinnamon Tortilla Chips. They are delicious!

100% Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla Recipe

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1 teas salt
• 3/4 cup water
  Mix all ingredients together. Now divide dough into 12 balls. Allow the dough to sit 30-60 minutes. Continue following steps below.

50/50 Tortilla Recipe

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup white flour (we prefer organic)
• 1/2 teas salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 1/2 TAB Olive Oil (get extra virgin full flavor)
  Mix all ingredients together and separate into 10-12 balls. Allow the dough to sit 30 minutes. Continue following the steps below.

Authentic Tortilla Recipe

Ready to make delicious homemade flour tortillas that taste better than store-bought? Check out our quick and easy recipe!