Flour Tortillas II

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 12 teaspoons salt
• 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 tablespoons lard or 4 tablespoons shortening
• 1 12 cups warm water

1. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut in shortening.
3. Make a well in the center and add water, a small amount at a time, to form a dough.
4. Knead dough in bowl until smooth and elastic.
5. Cover and set aside for ten minutes.
6. Form dough into egg-sized balls and flatten between palms.
7. With rolling pin, roll each ball into a 6 inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
8. Cook on preheated ungreased skillet over medium high heat, apprx.
9. two min.
10. per side, until tortilla looks slightly speckled.
11. Cover with a clean towel to keep warm and soft until served.
12. The tortillas may be cooled and stored in plastic bags in the freezer for later use.

allpurpose, salt, baking powder, lard, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/flour-tortillas-ii-8219 (may not work)