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Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lard
1 ½ cups water
Instructions:
Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Incorporate Lard: Rub the lard into the dry mixture with your fingers until it resembles cornmeal.
Form Dough: Add water to the mixture and stir until a dough forms.
Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Divide and Roll: Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Roll Out Tortillas: Using a well-floured rolling pin, roll each dough ball into a thin, round tortilla.
Cook Tortillas: Place each tortilla into the hot skillet. Cook until bubbly and golden, then flip and cook until golden on the other side.
Keep Warm: Place the cooked tortillas in a tortilla warmer. Continue rolling and cooking the remaining dough.
Serve: Serve and enjoy your homemade flour tortillas!
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