Flour Tortillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine the flour, shortening, baking powder and salt until crumbly.
Add the water slowly.
Knead 3 minutes.
Cover and let rest 15 minutes or until slightly bloated and shiny.
Form into 1 1/2 -inch balls.
Roll thin and cook on ungreased griddle.