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18) Homemade Flour Tortillas for Burritos

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard
  • 3/4 to 1 cup warm water

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  2. Add oil and pour 3/4 cup warm water. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead 2–3 minutes on a floured surface. Add a bit more water if too dry.
  4. Rest dough 15 minutes covered with a towel.
  5. Divide into 10 balls and roll thin with a rolling pin.
  6. Cook on a dry skillet over medium heat 45–60 seconds per side until light brown spots appear.
  7. Stack and wrap in a towel to keep warm.