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Flour Tortillas
 
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups boiling water
  
Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large 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.
Knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for
10 minutes. Divide into small balls the size of golf balls and
proceed to roll out into size and thickness you prefer. Cook on
top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy
skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side
for a minute or two. Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish
towel.

Makes 5 dozen

Printable version: flour-tortillas13.txt.