Best Ever Homemade Flour Tortillas

Ingredients

• 3 cupsall-purpose flour
• 1 tspsalt
• 1 tspbaking powder
• 0.33 cupvegetable oil
• 1 cupwarm water

Method

1. 1Combine flour, salt and baking powder in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook, mix dry ingredients until well combined.
2. 2Add oil and water with mixer running at a medium speed. After about 1 minute, or when mixture comes together and begins to form a ball, decrease mixing speed to low. Continue to mix for 1 minute or until dough is smooth.
3. 3Transfer dough to a well-floured work surface. Divide into 16 equal portions. Turn each piece to coat with flour. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten with the palm of your hand. Cover flattened balls of dough with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes (or as much as 2 hours) before proceeding.
4. 4After the rest period, heat a large pan over medium heat. Roll each dough piece into a rough circle about 6-7 inches in diameter, keeping work surface and rolling pin lightly floured. Don't stack uncooked tortillas on top of each other or they will get soggy.
5. 5When the pan is very hot, place one dough circle into the pan and allow to cook about 1 minute or until the bottom surface has a few pale golden brown spots and the uncooked surface is bubbly. If browning too fast, reduce the heat. Flip to other side and cook for 15-20 seconds. The tortillas should be nice and soft but have a few small brown spots on the surface.
6. 6Remove from pan with tongs and stack in a covered container or zippered bag to keep the tortillas soft.
7. 7Serve warm or allow to cool for later use. When ready to use, place a slightly damp paper towel in the bottom of a microwave-safe container that holds the stacked tortillas. Microwave uncovered for 15-30 seconds (start with 15) or until warm, then keep covered to hold heat while serving.
8. 8Store in an airtight container or zippered bag at room temperature for up to 1 week. To freeze, separate tortillas with parchment paper or waxed paper and place in a zippered bag before freezing.