1/4cupunsalted butterwe can use lard or vegetble shortening or vegetabe oil instead
1 and 1/2 cupsvery hot water
Instructions
1.Prepare the dough
Into a bowl add the flour,salt and baking powder.Whisk until everything is incorporated well.Add in the butter and mix it with the flour.Pour the boiling hot water into flour and mix everything to gether using a wooden spoon.Then bring it all together to form a smooth dough using our hands.Our tortilla dough is now ready.
2.Divide and let the dough rest
Divide the dough into equal parts.Roll each portion into a thick disc.Brush the top with some oil .Cover the dough disks and let them rest for 15 minutes.
3.Shape the dough
Roll out each dough disc into a circle of approximately 8-9 inch diameter.
4.Cook the tortillas
Cook the tortillas on a hot skillet.In about 30 seconds,small air pockets will start to appear.Flip and cook for another 20 seconds and then again flip and cook until golden brown toasted spots appear on both sides.The tortillas will be cooked in two minutes of cooking.If it takes longer,tortillas will become dry.So take care to keep the skillet at medium heat.