Basic Flour Tortillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder (optional)
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. warm (almost hot) water

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients (if you want large tortillas omit the baking powder).
Work in shortening and mix well.
Add the water and knead until dough is springy (you might need a little more or less water, depending on how pliable the dough is).