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Celina Swartz

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 Tortillas

Ingredients
  

Baking & Spices
  • 2 cups All purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Other
  • 3/4 cup Warm Water

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir with a fork to combine.
  2. Add water and oil and stir to combine until a dough forms.
  3. Transfer the dough onto a well-floured work surface and knead for about 5 minutes (or 15 minutes if using whole wheat flour), until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Roll the dough into a ball, cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours)
  5. Divide the dough into 8 separate pieces and roll each piece into a ball.On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a circle. (While you're rolling out each ball, you can place the rolled tortillas on top of a clean kitchen towel.)
  6. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place a tortilla on the skillet and cook for 30-45 seconds, or until small bubbles start to form. Flip it over and cook for another 30-45 seconds.
  7. Enjoy!