Homemade Flour Tortillas

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Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons shortening, lard, or butter
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• Salt (to taste)
• 2 cups hot water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add shortening and crumble it with the flour until it resembles sand.
3. Slowly pour in hot water while mixing until a sticky dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until soft.
5. Pat oil on the dough, cover, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into small balls, roll them out into circles, and place on a damp kitchen towel.
7. Roll out each ball into thin tortillas on a floured surface.
8. Cook the tortillas on a preheated comal until they blister, then flip and cook for another 10 seconds.
9. Remove the tortillas when they bubble and are soft.
10. Repeat the process until all dough is used.
11. Enjoy your homemade flour tortillas!

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