Tortillas De Harina (Flour Tortillas)

DIRECTIONS

• Mix flour, shortening, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
• Gradually stir in water until crumbly dough forms.
• Work with hands until dough holds together.
• on a floured board, shape into a ball and knead until smooth.
• Divide dough into 12 roughly equal parts.
• roll into sphere and let stand for 15 minutes.
• Use a rolling pin to flatten into 8 inch circles.
• Cook on ungreased griddle on medium heat, to cook, when it starts to bubble, flip it over, when it starts to bubble, pat it down with a clean towel or spatula, when the entire tortilla starts to inflate, take it off the grill.