Homemade Flour Tortillas

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour and a heavy pinch of salt.

Add the softened butter or lard to the flour mixture.

With the mixer on low speed, slowly stream in 1 cup of very hot water.

Knead the dough with the dough hook attachment for about 5 minutes. The dough should be smooth but still quite sticky.

Form the dough into a ball, place it back into the mixing bowl, and cover with a kitchen towel.

Let the dough rest in a warm place for 15 to 20 minutes.

After resting, divide the dough into equal-sized balls and place them on a lightly floured tray.

On a well-floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball into a thin, round tortilla. Keep rolling until it's almost see-through.

Heat a comal or dry skillet over medium-low heat. Place a tortilla on the hot surface and cook for 30 to 45 seconds.

When the tortilla starts to bubble, flip it and cook for another 30-45 seconds, until both sides have light golden-brown spots.

Remove the cooked tortilla and keep it warm while you repeat the process with the remaining dough.