Homemade Tortillas

I've wanted to make my own tortillas but never found a recipe that sounded very easy. Until now. I found the blog Annie Eats and love her recipes. She makes things I've always wanted to try and makes it simple.

Her tortilla recipe doesn't disappoint. It's very quick and easy. You could experiment with different varieties. For example, I substitute half the white flour for whole wheat.

Homemade Tortillas 

Yield: 12 (8 inch) tortillas

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

5 tbsp shortening (or unsalted butter, softened)

3/4 - 1 cup water

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and butter in a food processor. Pulse until mixture is crumbly (about 5 seconds).

With the processor running, steadily add water until dough forms a ball.

Knead dough for 30 seconds more until dough is tacky.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and divide into 12 pieces. Cover with clean kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Work with one dough ball at a time, keep the others covered, pat the dough into a disc.
Dust lightly with flour and roll the dough into a very thin circle, 8 inches in diameter.
Carefully transfer the tortilla into the heated skillet and cook each side for 10-20 seconds, just until bubbles form and lightly browned. Repeat process with remaining dough.
Store in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze.