diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2aa1b16..982a4cd 100644
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@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ Let's rock and roll.
 
     ```bash
     # make functions directory
-    mdkir functions
+    mkdir functions
     ```
 
 2. **Install `netlify-lambda`**