Tortillas

Last week I mentioned I was going through my Pins and making a few of the recipes.  This is one that I recently pinned that I am pretty happy with.

Homemade Tortillas is one that I pinned while realizing I was having Mexican and forgot to buy flour tortillas.  I also didn't want to make anything with Crisco and came across this easy recipe on Taste of Home.   http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Homemade-Tortillas#.UEZLQpKOtTw.pinterest

The recipe posted was very simple but I always go over the reviews to see if they have Tips to improve.  I have tried so many recipes to know that many have to be altered in some way or another.   This was no exception.  One of the reviews said to add baking powder and make sure the water is boiling.  I made sure to use those tips and was very happy with the results. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homemade Tortillas Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup water (boil in microwave)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

 

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-12 times, adding a little flour or water if needed to achieve a smooth dough. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• Divide dough into eight portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle. [I rolled them between 2 pieces of parchment paper.  This let me roll them very thin and easily peel off and cook.]
• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook tortillas over medium heat for 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned. [I cooked them in an iron skillet and didn't use any cooking spray.]  Keep warm. Yield: 8 tortillas.  [I placed the tortillas in a warmer.  After cooking they were a little stiff but after being in the warmer they steamed and became very pliable.]

These came out great and the Steve and Elijah ate them so I think they enjoyed them.  For us, the recipe made plenty, but can easily be doubled.  This one is a keeper.