Flour Tortillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
3/4 c. hot water (maybe more if needed)
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Mix flour, salt and shortening.
Add hot water a little at a time.
Mix until firm.
Let stand.
Make rounds (testales).
Roll out with a rolling pin (palote).
Cook on hot griddle (comal) with low flame.
Serve with meal or add butter.