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3 cups of all purpose flour in a food processor* along with 2 teaspoons each of salt and baking powder.
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Give them a pulse to combine them.
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Cut up cold butter into pieces.
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Drop the butter into the flour and then pulse the mixture until the butter is crumbly and there are no bits larger than a pea.
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Measure out 3/4 cup of hot water.
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With the food processor going, very slowly pour the water in and let it mix until it just comes together.
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On a clean surface, knead the dough for just a minute until it is smooth.
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Use a little flour if you have to, if it is too gooey on our hands.
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Form the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest for about 30 minutes,.
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Begin heating a clean, dry skillet over medium heat preferably cast iron.
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Cut the dough into 12 equal portions.
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Roll a portion out as thin as you can.
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Its okay if it isnt perfectly round.
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Carefully drop the tortilla in the hot skillet.
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Let it cook 30-45 seconds or until it is just beginning to get brown spots, and is dry on the bottom.
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Turn it over and let it cook on the other side.
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Place the hot tortillas between some layers of towel to stay warm, and repeat with the other portions of dough.
