Here’s a simple, classic recipe for Grandma Mercie’s Flour Tortillas with Warm Melted Butter—soft, pillowy, and perfect for breakfast, tacos, or just dipping 🫓🧈
🫓 Grandma Mercie’s Flour Tortillas
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or lard for authentic flavor)
- ¾ cup warm water
To Serve
- Melted butter, warm
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add fat: Stir in vegetable oil until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add water: Gradually mix in warm water until dough comes together.
- Knead: Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rest: Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.
- Divide & roll: Divide dough into 10–12 balls. Roll each into a thin circle (~6–8 inches).
- Cook: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook tortillas 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown spots appear.
- Serve warm: Brush with melted butter immediately after cooking for that classic Grandma Mercie touch.
🌟 Tips
- Keep cooked tortillas covered with a clean towel to stay soft.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best flavor and texture.
- These tortillas are best eaten fresh, but can be wrapped in foil and reheated.
If you want, I can also give a make-ahead freezer method, or a super-soft version with milk added for extra richness.
