Flour Tortillas

These are much better than the flour
tortillas you get pre-made at the store.
These are easy and cheap to make.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup warm water

Directions:
In a medium mixing bowl combine flour,
baking powder, and salt.
Cut in shortening until combined.
Gradually add warm water, tossing together
until dough can be gathered into a ball
(if necessary, add more water,
1 tablespoon at a time).
Knead dough 15 to 20 times.
Let dough rest for 15 minutes.
For 8-inch tortillas, divide dough
into 12 equal portions; shape into balls.
On a lightly floured surface,
use a rolling pine to flatten out
each ball of dough into an 8-inch circle.
Stack the rolled-our tortillas
between 2 pieces of waxed paper.
Carefully peel off top sheet of waxed paper.
Place tortilla, paper side up,
on a medium-hot ungreased skillet or griddle.
As tortilla begins to heat, carefully peel
off remaining sheet of waxed paper.
Cook tortilla about 30 seconds or until puffy.
Turn and cook about 30 seconds more
or until edges curl up slightly.
Wrap tortillas in foil if not using immediately.