Directions

1. In a bowl, stand-up mixer, or food processor, mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Slowly stream in olive oil and mix (use a fork if mixing in a bowl--run machine if using a stand-up mixer or food processor).
3. Slowly stream in warm water, continuing to mix, until a very sticky dough forms.
4. Knead, either by hand on a floured surface or in machine, until dough is very smooth and elastic (4-5 minutes by hand, 1-2 minutes using a machine).
5. Transfer kneaded dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
6. Once dough has rested, transfer to a lightly floured surface and use a sharp knife to cut into 12 pieces.
7. Shape each piece into a round ball. Allow to rest on floured surface for about 5 minutes.
8. Use a floured rolling pin to roll each ball into a 6-7" circle (don't worry if it's not perfectly round--misshapen tortillas have character).
9. Heat 2 large frying pans (to expedite total cooking time) over medium-high heat (don't add any oil).
10. Cook the tortillas, a few at a time in the skillets, for 30-60 seconds on each side. They should have a few brown spots, but not too many. Make sure they are soft as opposed to crisp.
11. Serve warm.

Makes 12 small tortillas.