Homemade Flour Tortillas

Recipe View Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cut in the chilled lard using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This step is crucial for a tender tortilla. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Place the dough balls on a plate, cover with a damp cloth, and let rest for at least 15 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making rolling easier. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat a large, dry cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. (5 minutes)

Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball into a thin, circular tortilla. Aim for about 6-8 inches in diameter. (2 minutes per tortilla)

Recipe View Carefully place the tortilla in the hot skillet. Cook for 30-60 seconds per side, or until lightly golden brown spots appear. (1 minute per tortilla)

Recipe View As each tortilla is cooked, stack them in a tortilla warmer or wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and pliable. (1 minute per tortilla)

Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy with your favorite fillings! (2 minutes)