Flour Tortillas
We use a flat, round cast iron skillet (comal) to make these. These tortillas are so soft, they will almost melt in your mouth! Yummy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutees
- Cook Time: 15 seconds
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: varies
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup lard
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients together until mixture is crumbly, then add all the hot water. Mix until it all comes together. Cover with a clean towel and let set for about 10 minutes (this is IMPORTANT).
- Form dough into balls and cover with a clean towel while rolling each one out. Put on hot comal and only flip once. This step usually takes no longer than 15 seconds.
Notes
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Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/flour-tortillas/