JP bought me a cast iron tortilla press for Christmas and I just got around to trying it out yesterday. I used my friend's recipe for tortillas. I felt they turned out pretty nice, although, I still need more practice pressing them out. (I know that sounds funny...but it's true)
Tortillas
2 cups flour
~1 tsp of baking powder
dash salt
2 T butter
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp. honey
Heat the milk, honey and butter together until butter melts in the microwave or stovetop.
Combine all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. If using a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, turn the mixer on low and slowly add the milk, butter and honey mixture.
Allow to mix until a dough ball forms. You may have to add more liquid, if mixture is not coming together.
Cover and let rest for 20 minutes. Divide into 10-12 pieces. Cover and let rest for another 10 mintues.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle on medium heat.
Now here's where the directions differ from what I did: If rolling out by hand: On a wooden cutting board that is lightly floured roll a tortilla until the desired size is reached....6-8 in diameter. Flip a couple times while rolling to prevent sticking. I just used my tortilla press, so I skipped these instructions.
Cook on one side for about a 30-60 sec until bubbles start to form, flip and cook an additional 30 sec on the other side.
Keep the cooked tortillas between towels while the rest are cooking.
