Flour Tortillas II

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons lard or shortening
• 1 1/2 cups warm water

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Cut in shortening.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center and add water, a small amount at a time, to form a dough.

4. 4

   Knead dough in bowl until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Cover and set aside for ten minutes.

6. 6

   Form dough into egg-sized balls and flatten between palms.

7. 7

   With rolling pin, roll each ball into a 6 inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.

8. 8

   Cook on preheated ungreased skillet over medium high heat, apprx. two min.

9. 9

   per side, until tortilla looks slightly speckled.

10. 10

    Cover with a clean towel to keep warm and soft until served.

11. 11

    The tortillas may be cooled and stored in plastic bags in the freezer for later use.