Flour Tortillas II

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Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons lard or 4 tablespoons shortening
• 1 ½ cups warm water

Directions:

1. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. Make a well in the center and add water, a small amount at a time, to form a dough.
4. Knead dough in bowl until smooth and elastic.
5. Cover and set aside for ten minutes.
6. Form dough into egg-sized balls and flatten between palms.
7. With rolling pin, roll each ball into a 6 inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
8. Cook on preheated ungreased skillet over medium high heat, apprx. two min.
9. per side, until tortilla looks slightly speckled.
10. Cover with a clean towel to keep warm and soft until served.
11. The tortillas may be cooled and stored in plastic bags in the freezer for later use.