Tips for perfect Tortillas

(from The Bread Bible) - Contributed by Jen

1) After you divide the dough, shape into balls and let rest for 5-10 min
2) Drape each ball around your forefinger, making a depression on the underside and tuck the dough around it. This makes a mushroom shape and creates an air bubble, which helps it roll out into an even round. You can let the balls rest for a while or start rolling out right away.

Kitchen Tip - Saving Tomato Paste

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KITCHEN TIP: Saving Extra Tomato Paste

Many recipes call for only a small amount of tomato paste. While we prefer tomato paste from a tube, if you can only find it in a can, here's how to store and freeze any leftovers. Open the other end of the can and discard the bottom. Slide the can into a plastic sandwich bag and freeze overnight. The next day, remove the can from the bag and run under hot water for a few seconds before pushing the frozen paste onto a cutting board. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds—about 1 tablespoon of paste each. Place the rounds back into the plastic bag and toss into the freezer for ready-to-use portions of tomato paste.