Meal-Master (tm) v8.01 Title: Flour Tortillas Categories: Mexican, Breads Yield: 12 servings 4 c All purpose flour 1 1/2 t Salt 1 1/2 t Baking powder 4 T Lard or shortening 1 1/2 c Warm Water Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Make a well in the center and add water, a small amount at a time, to form a dough. Knead dough in bowl until smooth and elastic. Cover and wet aside for ten minutes. Form dough into egg-sized balls and flatter between palms. With rolling pin, roll each ball into a 6 inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick. Cook on preheated ungreased skillet over medium high heat, apprx. two min. per side, until tortilla looks slightly speckled. Cover with a clean towel to keep warm and soft until served. The tortillas may be cooled and stored in plastic bags in the freezer for later use. -----