Tortillas

yield: 12 tortillas

1 c flour
1 1/4 tsp shortening
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 c and 1 tsp boiling water

1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in 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.
2. Knead for a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Put oil on top and put in bowl to rest, covered for 10 mins.
3. Divide into 12 small balls. Roll out.
4. Cook on stove top over medium heat until top is slightly bubbly then turn over for another minute or 2.
5. Stack in warm dish towel.


Tip: For rolling out the tortillas- I used a home made 1 inch diameter roller. Start in the middle and roll once in each direction. If you roll the dough too much it will be tough dough. The dough should be paper thin when rolled out.