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Flour Tortillas

2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 to 1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup warm water

Mix dry ingredients together.  Cut in shortening  (I usually use
just a little bit more that 1/4 cup - too much and the texture goes
off).  Add warm water slowly,  allow dough to form and knead for
5 minutes or so.

Allow dough to rest for 15-30 minutes Form into golfball or small
sized balls.  Allow to rest another 15-30 minutes.

I use an electric tortilla press but you can also roll them out
the old fashion way.  Once rolled out, heat in electric skillet
for approx 30-60 secs per side.  Should get slightly brown.

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