Thick Flour Tortillas

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
  2 c
• baking powder
  1/2 tbsp
• kosher salt
  1/2 tbsp
• lard
  3 tbsp
• vegetable shortening
  3 tbsp
• warm water
  3/4 c

🍳 Cookware

• cast iron skillet
• griddle
• comal

1. 1

   Whisk together all-purpose flour , baking powder , and kosher salt in a medium bowl.

   all-purpose flour: 2 c, baking powder: 1/2 tbsp, kosher salt: 1/2 tbsp
2. 2

   Rub lard or vegetable shortening into flour mixture using your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   lard: 3 tbsp, vegetable shortening: 3 tbsp
3. 3

   Add warm water and work dough with hands until completely combined and no dry flour is left in bowl.

   warm water: 3/4 c
4. 4

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute.
5. 5

   Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rest for ⏱️ 10 minutes .
6. 6

   Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
7. 7

   Roll each piece of dough into a ball.
8. 8

   Cover dough balls with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rest for an additional ⏱️ 15 minutes .
9. 9

   Preheat cast iron skillet , griddle , or comal to 500°F.
10. 10

    Place one ball of dough on a lightly floured surface and pat down into a flat disc.
11. 11

    Using a rolling pin, roll dough out to an 8-inch round.
12. 12

    Place dough in skillet and cook until bubbles form on top side and bottom side has brown spots, ⏱️ 30-60 seconds .
13. 13

    Flip tortilla and cook until second side develops brown spots, ⏱️ 30-60 seconds .
14. 14

    Transfer tortilla to a plate and cover with clean dish cloth.
15. 15

    Repeat with remaining balls of dough.
16. 16

    Serve immediately while still warm.