Tortillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. hot water (approximately)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients together, adding water a couple of tablespoons at a time until dough is workable but not sticky.
Add a little more flour, if necessary.
Separate dough into 12 small balls.
Roll out into circles and cook in an iron skillet or griddle, turning to brown both sides evenly.