Best Homemade Tortilla Recipe: Soft & Easy Flour Tortillas

Instructions:

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the chilled shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the hot water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Be careful, hot water!
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Form the dough into a ball, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax.
6. Divide the dough into 10-12 equal pieces. Keep them covered to prevent drying.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter. Aim for even thickness.
8. Heat a dry cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 30-60 seconds per side, until lightly browned and puffed.
9. As the tortillas are cooked, stack them in a tortilla warmer or wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and pliable.