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Stack of freshly cooked 12 Inch Flour Tortillas on a wooden board
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12-Inch Flour Tortilla

Soft, flexible, and flavorful this 12-inch flour tortilla recipe is the secret to burritos that don’t crack, tear, or fall apart. No preservatives, just perfect results every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tortillas
Course: Bread, Wraps
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 124
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Morton's recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Fat and Moisture
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil, or neutral-flavored oil
  • 1 cup warm water warm to the touch, not hot

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
  2. Create a well in the center and pour in the oil and warm water. Mix from the bottom up until a rough, sticky ball forms.
  3. Place dough on a floured surface and knead for about two minutes until smooth and soft.
  4. To use a stand mixer: combine dry ingredients in bowl, add oil and water while mixing on medium speed. Reduce to low and knead until smooth.
  5. Divide dough into 6–8 equal parts, shape into balls, flatten slightly, and cover with towel or wrap. Let rest 15 minutes.
  6. Roll each dough ball on a floured surface into a 12-inch round. Rotate to maintain roundness. Do not stack raw dough directly—use parchment paper between.
  7. Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook one tortilla at a time for 45–60 seconds on the first side, then 15–20 seconds on the second side.
  8. Stack cooked tortillas in a covered container or under a damp towel to keep warm and soft.
  9. Store cooled tortillas in an airtight bag. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months with parchment between each one.

Notes

If the dough springs back, let it rest longer to relax gluten. Overcooking leads to stiffness watch for light browning. Always stack and cover warm tortillas to keep them soft. Use mild oils like olive or vegetable oil for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts (Per Tortilla)

  • Calories: 124 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 146mg
  • Potassium: 50mg
  • Calcium: 14mg
  • Iron: 1.1mg