Have you ever wanted to make your own fresh homemade tortillas from scratch? It’s so much easier than you think and you will absolutely love the flavor!
Homemade Tortillas
We had a discussion about these on the Facebook page a while back and in a post on the blog. Once you’ve had homemade tortillas you will never go back to the store bought ones. These are fairly simple to make and they have SO much flavor compared to the other ones! They are also really easy to make and can be made without any special equipment.
Homemade Tortillas
What you need:
- 2 c. flour
- 1 c. warm milk
- 1 t. salt
- 1 T. oil
- 1 1/2 t. baking powder
Mix all the ingredients together. I usually make a double batch because I like to keep half in the fridge and half in the freezer for another time. The recipe posted will make about 10 tortillas.
After you mix the ingredients, knead the dough until it’s very smooth. I love the texture of this dough. It’s slightly sticky but not sticky enough to need more flour. (I call it “Post-it Note sticky”!) After you knead it, let it rest for about 20 minutes. That’s the key to being able to get it rolled out.
Separate the dough into 10 pieces. Roll out each piece very very thin, you may need a little bit of flour on the counter to do this but not too much. Adding too much flour will give the tortillas a bitter taste.
Make sure the dough is thin! I like to think of it as a thin fabric that I can see my fingers through.
Put the dough down on a preheated griddle. A large frypan will work but won’t be as easy. You do not need to grease the griddle. Cook on each side for a few seconds (the amount of time will depend on what you are using to cook with and how hot it is.)
Flip the tortilla over after a few seconds. I just do this with my fingers. It will have nice brown spots on it. They only have to cook for about a minute. Don’t overcook or they will get hard.
If you do happen to overcook them, just break them apart and use as homemade tortilla chips!
These are amazing fresh off the griddle!
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Homemade Tortillas
-
2
cups
flour -
1
cup
warm milk -
1
teaspoon
salt -
1
tablespoon
oil -
1 1/2
teaspoons
baking powder
-
Mix all the ingredients together. I usually make a double batch because I like to keep half in the fridge and half in the freezer for another time. The recipe posted will make 10 tortillas. After you mix the ingredients, knead the dough until it’s very smooth. I love the texture of this dough. It’s slightly sticky but not sticky enough to need more flour. After you knead it, let it rest for about 20 minutes. That’s the key to getting it rolled out.
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Separate the dough into 10 pieces. Roll out each piece very very thin, you may need a little bit of flour on the counter to do this but not too much.
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Make sure the dough is thin!
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Put the dough down on a preheated griddle. A large frypan will work but won’t be as easy. You do not need to grease the griddle.
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Flip the tortilla over after a few seconds. I just do this with my fingers. It will have nice brown spots on it. They only have to cook for about a minute. Don’t overcook or they will get hard.
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These are amazing fresh off the griddle!
Alterations and Substitutions to Homemade Tortillas
- You can replace the regular milk with an alternative milk if you cannot have dairy.
- If you are looking for a gluten-free version, try these Gluten-Free Tortillas instead.
- If you are looking for a great corn recipe, try my soft Corn Tortillas recipe.
- You can make this recipe with a tortilla press. I own this CucinaPro Tortilla Maker and I just love it! I’ve had it for 6 years now and it’s still going strong. We use it all the time.
How to Freeze Homemade Tortillas
As I mentioned above, when I make this recipe I like to make a double batch and freeze the second batch for a future meal so we don’t have to make them again so soon. It’s very easy to do.
To freeze your homemade tortillas just make sure that you roll them out to a size that is no larger than a gallon zippered freezer bag. When they’ve finished cooking, let them cool down to prevent ice crystals from forming in the bag. Then gently stack the tortillas and place them inside the bag. Be sure and label them with a date and stick them in the freezer on a flat surface. You can move them around once you’ve frozen them, but by beginning with freezing them on a flat surface you will ensure that they will be easy to stack in the freezer.
I hope your family enjoys this recipe as much as we have for the past decade!
Do you make your own homemade flour tortillas?
Merissa Alink
Merissa has been blogging about and living the simple and frugal life on Little House Living since 2009 and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can read about Merissa’s journey from penniless to freedom on the About Page. You can send her a message any time from the Contact Page.
This recipe for Homemade Tortillas was originally posted on Little House Living in February 2011. It has been updated as of December 2025.
