Flour Tortillas Home-made

FLOUR TORTILLAS  J

Serves  6-8 , 10 min-prep,   10-15 min-cook

2 cups flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

2/3-3/4 cup HOT water

2 Tablespoons oil or shortening

Mix dry ingredients.

Pour in liquids and stir until completely combined. 

  ** (If using shortening, cut into dry ingredients and then pour in water)

 Divide into 6 or 8 balls. Keep dough covered until ready to roll out.

Roll each thin.

Cook on medium heat. Turn when bottom is light brown (about 45 seconds) and cook other side.           

Best when fresh,  If using the next day, lightly sprinkle with water and microwave each tortilla for 10 seconds.