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Homemade Flour Tortilla

"Traditional homemade flour tortilla is much better than store-bought. Do not substitute vegetable oil or shortening for the lard."
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp lard
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Mix in the lard with your fingers until the flour resembles cornmeal. Add the water and mix until the dough comes together; place on a lightly floured surface and knead a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a well-floured rolling pin to roll a dough ball into a thin, round tortilla. Place into the hot skillet, and cook until bubbly and golden; flip and continue cooking until golden on the other side. Place the cooked tortilla in a tortilla warmer; continue rolling and cooking the remaining dough.
Keyword Flour Tortilla, Homemade Flour Tortilla
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