Homemade Flour Tortillas

Once you try these you will never want to buy store bought tortillas again! They are delicious!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20 Tortillas

Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup  very warm water

Directions

1. Place flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening, and mix until it resembles course crumbs. Add the water a little at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough pulls together. Form as many 2 in balls from the dough as you can. Cover and let rest 20 minutes.
2. Preheat a dry skillet. Roll each ball out on a lightly floured surface. Cook about 30-45 seconds on each side. Keep warm by placing them in the folds of a clean dish towel. Recipe can be doubled to freeze.