Homemade Flour Tortillas

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Ingredients

• 2.5 cups (346g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (6g) fine sea salt
• 1.5 tsp (6g) baking powder
• 3 tbsp (33g) lard or vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp (189ml) warm water

Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
2. Add lard or vegetable oil and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal.
3. Add warm water and mix by hand until it forms a dough.
4. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough with a damp kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into 16 even pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
7. Heat a cast-iron skillet or comal over medium-high heat until very hot.
8. Lightly flour a work surface and roll out each ball into a disk shape until it's about 1/8 inch thick.
9. Carefully transfer the tortilla to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds per side until it's charred and cooked through.
10. Place the finished tortilla on a tortilla warmer or folded towel and repeat with the remaining dough.
11. Fill the tortillas with your desired filling and enjoy!

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