Savory Tortas de Aceite

Directions

Ingredients :

½ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))

2 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

or more as needed

1 tablespoon dried thyme

½ tablespoon ground dried rosemary

½ teaspoon sea salt

Methods :

Stir 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, olive oil, and yeast together in a bowl. Set aside in a warm place for 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets.

Mix flour, thyme, rosemary, and salt together in a separate bowl. Make a well in the center and slowly pour in the yeast mixture, stirring gradually using a fork. Knead gently by hand until a smooth dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time if dough is sticky. Let rest in a warm place for 5 to 10 minutes.

Lightly flour a clean work surface and a rolling pin. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces; shape each into a ball. Roll out each ball into a 6-inch circle. Place 4 tortas on each baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 7 minutes. Flip tortas over and bake until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes more. Watch closely towards the end to ensure that they don’t burn. Transfer to wire racks to cool.