Simple Tortillas

Simple Tortillas

15 mins BAKE 20 to 25 mins TOTAL 35 mins
YIELD 8- 8" or 16-  4" tortillas


Mix together:

     2 1/2 cups (298g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, plus additional as needed
     1 teaspoon baking powder
     1/2 teaspoon salt

Add
     1/4 cup butter (*or vegetable oil)

Mix to coat flour w/ butter.  (Alternately throw all the above together in the bread maker, mix until well blended)

      7/8 to 1 cup (200g to 227g) hot tap water (about 110°F to 120°F)

Pour in the lesser amount of hot water (plus the oil, if you're using it), and stir briskly with a fork or whisk to bring the dough together into a shaggy mass.

Stir in additional water as needed to bring the dough together.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and knead briefly, just until the dough forms a ball.

If the dough is very sticky, gradually add a bit more flour.  (Alternately do all the above in the bread maker.)

Divide the dough into 8 pieces. ( I do 16 smaller tortillas.)

Round the pieces into balls, flatten slightly, and allow them to rest, covered, for about 30 minutes

While the dough rests, preheat an ungreased cast iron griddle or skillet over medium high heat, about 400°F.

Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll into a round about 8" or 4" in diameter. Keep the remaining dough covered while you work.

Lightly brown the tortillas in the ungreased pan for about 30 seconds on each side.

Wrap the tortilla in a clean cloth when it comes off the griddle, to keep it pliable. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.

Cool completely, then wrap tightly in plastic and store in the refrigerator. Reheat in an ungreased skillet, or for a few seconds

*If using veg oil add w/ water.