Flour Tortillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 to 3/4 c. warm water

Preparation

In mixing bowl stir together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal.
Add 1/2 cup warm water and mix until dough can be gathered into a ball (if needed, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time).
Let dough rest 15 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 portions; shape into balls.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball to a 7-inch round.
Trim uneven edges to make round tortillas.
Cook in ungreased skillet over medium heat about 1 1/2 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
Makes 12 tortillas.