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There’s nothing like a warm, homemade tortilla straight off the skillet. These butter flour tortillas are soft, pillowy, and full of flavor. The best part? They’re simple to make with just a handful of pantry staples and a little butter.

butter tortillas cooking on a cast iron skillet

See how to make this taco night favorite…

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE MY HOMEMADE BUTTER TORTILLAS

Whether you’re serving them with breakfast tacos, wrapping them around ground beef, or grilled chicken, or just enjoying one warm with a little melted butter, this recipe is going to become a staple in your kitchen.

Once you taste how soft and fluffy these tortillas are, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought.

And P.S. you an make them with or without a tortilla press!

breakfast tacos filled and wrapped in homemade butter tortillas

These make delicious breakfast tacos!

INGREDIENTS FOR BUTTER TORTILLAS

3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
5 tbsp salted butter, melted
1 cup water, warm
2 tbsp butter, softened (for coating dough balls)

close up of fresh homemade butter tortillas

POPULAR SUBSTITUTIONS & ADDITIONS

Flour Options – You can swap some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor. Start with 1 cup whole wheat + 2 cups all-purpose so they stay soft. I do it all the time!
Butter Alternatives – Unsalted butter works fine—just add a pinch more salt.
Spice It Up – Mix in a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs for tortillas that pair perfectly with grilled meats or fajitas. Stir in a pinch of chili powder, smoked paprika, or even a little cayenne for tortillas with a kick.
Sweet Version – Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on warm buttered tortillas for an easy dessert-style treat.

freshly cooked butter tortilla steaming on a hot cast iron skillet

Try these tortillas with my easy crockpot butter chicken tacos recipe.

HOW TO MAKE BUTTER TORTILLAS

kneading butter tortilla dough by hand on a counter with option to use a stand mixer — **Step 1 –** In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and warm water, then stir until slightly sticky. Continue kneading on a flat surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. You can also mix the dough in a KitchenAid Stand Mixer.

butter tortilla dough balls resting on a wooden cutting board with a colorful mexican towel in the background — **Step 2 –** Sprinkle flour on a cutting board and add the dough. Shape dough into a ball, then divide into 16 portions (for 8″ tortillas). Coat each ball lightly with softened butter, cover, and rest 30 minutes.

dough ball for butter tortilla placed on parchment paper inside a tortilla press — **Step 3 –** Place dough balls between parchment and flatten with a tortilla press (or roll out with a rolling pin). Layer raw tortillas with parchment so they don’t stick.

hot cast iron skillet preheated for cooking tortillas — **Step 4 –** Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat.

homemade butter tortilla cooking in a hot skillet with an air bubble forming — **Step 5 –** Cook each tortilla 10–20 seconds per side until lightly browned but still soft (bubbles are normal).

batch of homemade butter tortillas stacked and ready to serve — **Step 6 –** Keep finished tortillas under foil to stay warm. Store leftovers in the fridge (3 days) or freezer, and reheat in a skillet.

De-licious!

TIPS FOR STORING FRESH BUTTER TORTILLAS

Refrigerator – For longer storage, stack tortillas with parchment paper in between, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Freezer – Place cooled tortillas in a freezer-safe bag with parchment between each one. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating – Warm refrigerated or frozen tortillas in a hot skillet for 10–15 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds.
Pro Tip – Always cool tortillas completely before sealing them up. Trapping steam will make them soggy.

stack of warm butter tortillas served on a plate

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BUTTER TORTILLAS

Veggies: Marinated Peppers and Onions
Side: Corn Dip for a Crowd
Main: Smoked Chicken Breast or Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder
Dessert: Mini Loaf Peach Cakes with Lemon Icing

ground beef tacos with avocado and sour cream wrapped in soft butter tortillas

If you need a quick and hearty filling, try my Ground Beef and Corn Taco Skillet—it’s perfect for weeknight taco night.

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

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