Mother's Flour Tortillas

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• cups white flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup warm water

Preparation

Step 1

Place flour, baking powder, salt and shortening in bowl, mix.


Add warm water, knead with one hand until dough is well mixed.


Form into medium size balls; roll out each ball into a thin circle.


Cook on hot griddle, cooking one side for about one minute, then turn and cook the other side completely until well done.