Fresh Flour Tortillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/3 c. water (warm) or 1 1/2 c.

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Add shortening and warm water.
Knead dough until well mixed.
Form into 3-inch ball.
Roll out into round flat cakes, about 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick and cook on very hot griddle, first one side and then the other until both sides are spotted medium brown.