Flour Tortillas
Flour Tortillas
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsps salt
1 heaping cup shortening or lard
2 cups warm water, or more
Sift flour & salt
Mix in bowl with lard or shortening & add water gradually
Knead well to make a smooth dough
Let it st& for 20 min in an oiled plastic bag
Make into small 2-inch balls & roll with a rolling pin on a floured board into a round disk
Cook on a hot, dry flat cast iron skillet, turning over once or until cooked on both sides to your liking
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen, approximately 9 inches in diameter
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