Mother'S Flour Tortillas
["4 c. flour", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "hot water (1 to 1 1/4 c.)"]
["Mix dry ingredients.", "Blend in shortening.", "Pour in hot water and", "mix", "to", "a", "stiff dough.", "Knead on slightly floured breadboard\tuntil", "soft", "and pliable.", "Cover dough with mixing bowl and allow to rest for about 30 minutes.", "Preheat griddle. Form", "dough balls into biscuit-sized balls.", "Roll out thin and bake", "on", "ungreased", "griddle.", "Turn", "tortillas", "when", "top side begins to show some puffiness or blisters.\tTurn to other side and cook until lightly brown.", "Keep covered in bread basket."]
["flour", "shortening", "salt", "baking powder", "water"]