Add the water to the bowl, stirring until combined. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken and then shape dough into a ball (it will feel firm and moist, but not wet).

Cut, or otherwise divide, the dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece of dough into a ball.

Place one dough ball between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin or tortilla press, roll or press into a 6-inch (15 cm) circle. Carefully peel off top layer of paper.

Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot. (If it is not seasoned cast iron skillet or other kind of nonstick pan, spritz with nonstick spray). Place tortilla, dough side down, into skillet and carefully peel off second piece of paper.

Cook the tortilla for 1 to 2 minutes until it puffs slightly in areas and the bottom is browned in spots (when you lift tortilla with a spatula). Flip the tortilla and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes longer until golden brown in spots.

Transfer tortilla to a metal cooling rack and repeat with remaining pieces of dough.

The tortillas are delicious warm, room temperature, or cold.