• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir briefly until well combined.
• Add the vegetable oil and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually pour in the hot water while stirring to combine. Ensure the dough comes together into a ball.
• Knead the dough briefly with floured hands until it forms a craggy ball.
• Divide the dough into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten each slightly with your palm.
• Cover the flattened dough balls with a kitchen towel and let them rest for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cooking

• Roll each ball out into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
• Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until small bubbles form and light brown spots appear.
• Remove the tortillas from the skillet and keep warm by stacking them in a kitchen towel.
• Serve immediately or store for later use.