How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup warm water

Directions

1. Add the warm water, vegetable oil, salt, baking powder, and flour to a large bowl, then stir everything together until the mixture comes together as a soft dough.
2. Move the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead it for about 5 minutes, until it feels smooth and stretchy, then wrap it with plastic wrap and allow it to sit for 15 minutes.
3. Cut the dough into 8 equal portions, shaping each one into a ball. Press each ball down gently with your hands, then use a rolling pin to make each piece 1/8 inch thick.
4. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in just enough oil to lightly cover the pan’s surface, about 1 tablespoon. Lay one tortilla in the hot oil and cook it for about 30 seconds per side, stopping when it turns golden brown. Move it to a plate lined with paper towels so it can cool a bit, then serve it or place it in an airtight container and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days. Continue the same way with the rest of the tortillas, adding more oil between batches when the pan needs it.