Mix the dry ingredients

• Put the flour in a bowl.
• Add the salt and stir to combine.

Work in the lard

• Add the lard to the flour.
• Rub and squeeze everything together with your hands until no lard remains and the mixture feels fluffy.

Heat the water

• Bring the water to a boil until it is bubbling, then turn off the heat.

Form the dough

• Pour the hot water into the flour mixture.
• Mix with your hands (or a spoon) until nothing sticks to your hands.
• Shape the dough into a ball.

Rest the dough

• Place the dough ball in a bag and let it rest.