Mama'S Tortillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine dry ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl and cut in shortening.
Make a well in center of ingredients.
Add water, a small amount at a time; work mixture into a dough.
Knead dough until smooth, cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Form dough into balls the size of an egg.
Roll each ball of dough into a circle, 6 inches in diameter.
Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-high heat.
Place each tortilla on griddle and cook for approximately 1 minute on each side.
(Tortilla should be lightly speckled.)