Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 16Small 6'' Tortillas
Calories 124kcal
Ingredients
3cupsAll Purpose Flour
1teaspoonSalttable
1teaspoonBaking Powder
I /3cupCanola Oil
1CupWarm Water45°C
Instructions
MIX THE DOUGH
Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a stand mixer with dough hook attached (this can be done with a regular spoon and bowl too.. if you're into at home workouts )
Add oil and water at medium speed until a ball is formed - switch to low speed and continue to mix until dough is nice and smooth (about 1 minute)
SHAPING
On a clean floured work surface, divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. You can do this by weighing the total and each piece or by creating a circles and cutting it like you would a pizza into 16 equal sized wedges. I prefer the weighing method but both will yield great results.
Form each piece into a ball and then flatten the ball. Cover these discs with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for atleast 15 minutes
take one disc from under the towel out and roll it smooth into a thin tortilla using a rolling pin. You will want them to be about 6" in diameter. Be sure to roll them thin enough so that they aren't too tough. If you can hold it up to the light and see through it, then it is thin enough.
COOKING
In a frying pan place the rolled out dough and let it cook for about 45 seconds until it starts to bubble all over. Flip, fry for another 15-20 seconds and remove from the pan.
Place Cooked tortillas on a plate that has a towel on the bottom and can be covered by a towel. Letting them sit like this ensures that they are tender.
You can either roll all of your tortillas and then fry them all. Or roll one out as another fries. I like to do this method as I find the timing works out perfectly.