Flour Tortillas

Instructions

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   1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

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   2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

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   3. Add the vegetable oil and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse meal.

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   4. Add 1/2 cup of the warm water (ideally 105-110°F), then gradually mix in the remaining water one tablespoon at a time until a shaggy dough forms.

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   5. Dust your work surface lightly with flour and turn the dough onto it, then knead 6 to 8 times until the surface becomes smooth.

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   6. Separate the dough into 10 equal balls.

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   7. With a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a thin 8-inch round.

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   8. Set a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and leave it dry (no oil needed).

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   9. Lay one tortilla in the hot skillet and watch until brown spots appear on the underside, then flip it over.

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    10. Let the second side cook until it develops light brown patches.