Homemade Tortillas

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Homemade Tortillas

Ingredients

4 cups wheat flour

1 cup white flour

2 tablespoons shortening

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups hot water

Directions

1. Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal. Add water slowly, mixing it with you hands to make a softer dough. You may not need all the water called for.
2. Knead a few minuets on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest covered with a damp towel or cloth for 10 minuets.
3. Divide the dough into golf ball size sections and roll them out to the size and thickness you desire.
4. Cook on top of the stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until the top is slightly bubbly then turning onto the opposite side for a minuet or two.
5. Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.