Tortillas I

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal. add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. you may not need all the water.
• knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic. lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for 10 minutes.
• divide into small balls the size of golf balls and proceed to roll out into size and thickness you prefer.
• cook on top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two.
• keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.