Homemade Tortillas (or Flatbreads)

Homemade Tortillas (or flatbreads)

Makes 8 or 16 tortillas

Prep time 10 minutes

Resting time 30 minutes

Cook time 15 minutes

3 cups flour
1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. baking powder

1 cup hot water 

To prepare the tortillas, mix flour, soft butter, salt, and baking powder together, making sure to coat all the flour grains in the butter. Add hot water and knead inside the bowl until the dough pulls away and forms a ball. Continue to knead until the dough is soft and tender. Divide dough into 8 or 16 pieces and cover with a towel. Allow to rest for no less than 30 minutes. Heat a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat. Roll each tortilla out to at least a 6-inch circle. If you are making 8, then roll the tortillas out to 8- or 10-inch circles. Cook in the dry hot skillet for 2-3 minutes, then flip once browning occurs. Repeat this process for all tortillas.