The BEST Lard Tortillas
These lard tortillas made with lard are truly the best. The lard makes them fluffy, easy to roll out, and the flavor is out of this world.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (240 grams)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup lard
- 2/3 cup warm water
Instructions
- Stir together flour, salt, and baking powder using a whisk.
- Once combined, use fingertips and rub the lard in until it looks like pea sized crumbs.
- Add the warm water in and knead until smooth, 2-5 minutes. You can do this in a mixer or by hand.
- Divide into 8 pieces for tacos or 4 for burritos and roll each into a ball.
- Cover with plastic (or beeswax) wrap and let them rest for at least 20 mins but up to 2 hours.
- Once you are ready to make the tortillas get your station ready. Preheat your cast iron pans to medium high heat (I always get two pans going at once to make the process easier) and roll out your dough, one by one.
- Add the dough to the hot pan and cook until you see bubbles, flip, and cook for another 20-40 seconds.
- Cover with a tea towel until ready to eat. Best when warm!
Notes
Don't skimp on the rest time! They need it in order to roll out thinly.
You can knead by hand or in a mixer