Bennett'S Homemade Tortillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. unbleached flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3/4 to 1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Combine flour and baking soda, then add salt and pepper. Combine shortening into mixture, using a fork or pastry knife, until mixture is crumbly, then slowly add boiling water.
Knead for 3 minutes.
Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes, until shiny.