Ingredients ½ 1× 2× 3×

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or butter
• 1 cup boiling-hot water
• 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. In a bowl rub the flour, salt, baking powder and oil together with your fingertips
2. Pour in the boiling water gradually, stirring with a wooden spoon until cool enough to handle, then knead by hand for 5 minutes into a smooth, elastic dough
3. Divide into 10 equal balls, cover and rest for 20 minutes
4. Roll each ball out on a floured surface until very thin, almost see-through
5. Heat a heavy non-stick pan over medium-high heat with no oil
6. Cook a tortilla for 30 to 40 seconds until bubbles appear, then flip for 20 seconds
7. Lift it straight into a clean, closed cotton towel to trap the steam and keep it soft