Homemade Flour Tortillas

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Vegetable oil

3 tablespoons

Warm water

3/4 cup

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
2. Add the vegetable oil and warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing with a spoon until a shaggy dough begins to form.
3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle in a little extra flour as needed.
4. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls and cover them with a clean kitchen towel to prevent drying out. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
5. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin, round tortilla, approximately 8 inches in diameter. Try to keep the thickness consistent for even cooking.
7. Cook each tortilla on the hot skillet for about 1 minute on each side, or until lightly browned and puffed. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
8. Once cooked, transfer the tortillas to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft until ready to serve.