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You will need:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup hot water
  • large griddle or skillet

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Instructions:

Begin by putting flour in a medium bowl and mixing in baking powder and salt.

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Add lard and work into other ingredients with a pastry blender until there are no longer large chunks.

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Slowly stir in hot water until a sticky dough forms.  Add a sprinkle of flour if needed.

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Knead dough until smooth.

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Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

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After rising, separate dough into 2 inch balls.

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Press flat between waxed paper with a tortilla press, or roll out with a rolling pin.

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Heat griddle and flip dough onto hot surface.  Cook for about 1 minute.

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Flip and let cook for 30 seconds on the other side.  You want the tortilla to be soft but have a few light brown spots on the surface.

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Serve with your favorite salsa or taco filling!  Delicioso!

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