Tortillas De Harina (White Flour Tortillas)

I've had this recipe for Homemade Flour Tortillas for years.  Can't even remember where I acquired it!  Doesn't really matter.  What matters is that you try your hand at making these.  I usually serve these with a big pot of Pork Chili Verde Stew.  My son, Chris, could eat the whole batch of them!  They're well worth the extra effort! 

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Makes 8-12

4 cups flour

2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

4 Tbs shortening

1 1/2 cups warm water

1. Combine dry ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and cut in shortening.
2. Make a well in center of dry ingredients.  Add water, a small amount at a time, and work mixture into a dough.
3. Knead dough until smooth, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes.
4. Form dough into balls the size of an egg.  Roll each ball of dough into a circle 6 inches in diameter. (you may need to add some flour to your rolling surface.
5. Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-high heat.  Place each tortilla on griddle and cook for approximately 1 minute on each side.  (Tortillas should be lightly speckled.)