Step 1

Tip the flour, salt and baking powder into the bowl of your stand mixer. (see note 3 for doing the recipe by hand)3 cups AP flour1 tsp salt1 tsp baking powder

Step 2

Use the dough hook to give the dry ingredients a mix, then add in the oil and water .⅓ cup vegetable oil1 cup hot water

Step 3

Mix on a low speed (I use speed 1 on my kitchen aid), pushing down any flour, for 3 minutes until a firm smooth ball forms.

Step 4

Flour you bench top and tip the dough out.

Step 5

Cut it in half and in half again until you have cut 16 equal pieces (see note 4 if you want bigger or smaller tortillas)

Step 6

Use the palm of your hand to flatten each of your balls as much as you can and then cover with a tea-towel.

Step 7

Leave the dough to rise for 15-20minutes.

Step 8

Place a heavy bottomed frying pan or skillet over a medium heat.

Step 9

Lightly flour your bench top and then use a rolling pin to flatten a piece of dough until it is almost transparent.

Step 10

Cook the tortilla for 1 minute then flip it ad cook it for a further 30 seconds.

Step 11

It should have a few light brown patches on it. If you find it is going too brown then lower the heat.

Step 12

Transfer the finsihed tortilla to a clean tea-towel and keep wrapped until ready to serve. (see note 5 for make ahead options)

Step 13

Repeat with each ball of dough.

Step 14

Serve immediatly or store for later (see note 5)