Flour Tortillas

This recipe came from a friend of mine who would have "tortilla making parties". In order to eat her yummy food, you had to make your own tortillas.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 tortillas

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  tablespoon shortening
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup warm water

Directions

1. Mix dry ingredients well.
2. Add shortening and mix until it resembles cornmeal.
3. Add warm water and mix until dough can be gathered into a ball.
4. Divide into 12 balls.
5. Flour surface lightly.
6. Roll out into thin rounds.
7. Cook in ungreased skillet until lightly brown.