Flour Tortillas

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour 346 g
• baking powder 6 g
• fine sea salt 6 g
• lard 33 g
• warm water 189 ml

1. 1

   In a large bowl , whisk together all-purpose flour , baking powder , and fine sea salt .
2. 2

   Add lard to the flour mixture. Using your fingers, rub the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
3. 3

   Make a well in the center and pour in warm water . Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. 5

   Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 30 minutes .
6. 6

   Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
7. 7

   Working with one dough ball at a time (keeping others covered), flatten it slightly with your palm, then roll it out with a rolling pin into a thin circle about 6 inches in diameter.
8. 8

   Place the rolled tortilla on the hot skillet and cook for 30-45 seconds until bubbles form on the surface and light brown spots appear on the bottom.
9. 9

   Flip and cook the other side for 30 seconds until lightly spotted.
10. 10

    Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft while cooking the remaining tortillas.
11. 11

    Serve warm or let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.