Classic Flour Tortillas

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

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Ingredients

8 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp salt
3 tbsp lard or vegetable shortening, at room temperature
¾ cup warm water (about 110°f / 43°c)

Instructions

1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
2
Add the lard or shortening and work it into the flour with your fingertips, rubbing and pressing until the mixture resembles coarse, slightly clumpy sand with no large fat pieces remaining.

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