Homemade Flour Tortillas - flour

Method

• Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Add the oil to the warm water.
• Add the oil/water mixture to the flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time.
• Mix the dough after each addition of oil/water.
• Repeat this process until all the oil/water has been added.
• Note: The dough will be sticky.
• Knead the dough on a floured board for 4-5 minutes, adding more flour as needed.
• Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover with a damp towel.
• Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
• Pinch the dough into 12 golf ball-sized balls.
• Place the balls on a platter or board and cover with the damp cloth.
• Let the balls rest for 10 minutes.
• Preheat a cast iron skillet (works best) or other skillet over medium heat.
• Roll out the balls to a 6- or 7-inch diameter, about 1/8 inch thick.
• Place one tortilla in the preheated skillet and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Flip the tortilla over and cook it on the other side.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas.