Authentic Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic Homemade Flour Tortillas

• All Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Lard
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• Garlic

How to Make Authentic Homemade Flour Tortillas

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
2. Add 1 cup lard or vegetable shortening (or 1/2 cup lard and 1/2 cup vegetable shortening for a blend). Using your fingertips, cut the fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups warm water, mixing with a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed, until the dough comes together.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
6. Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Do not add oil.
7. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball into a very thin (about 6-inch diameter), round tortilla.
8. Carefully place the tortilla onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 30-60 seconds per side, or until small bubbles appear and the tortilla begins to puff slightly and brown.
9. Flip the tortilla and cook for another 30-60 seconds, until golden brown on both sides.
10. Stack the cooked tortillas in a clean kitchen towel or tortilla warmer to keep them soft and pliable.
11. Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining dough balls.
12. Store leftover tortillas in a zip-top bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15-30 seconds.