White Flour Tortillas
["5 c. flour, unsifted", "5 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. salt", "4 Tbsp. shortening", "2 1/4 c. water"]
["Do not sift flour.", "Place dry ingredients in a bowl and cut in shortening.", "Make a well in the ingredients and add enough tepid water to make a dry dough.", "Form a ball and knead until satiny and smooth.", "Take slightly less than a handful of dough and roll out in a circle until desired thinness.", "Cook on hot griddle, browning one side and turning over to brown other side.", "Stack in a covered dish to steam or under a terry dish towel to keep soft.", "Makes 10 to 15."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "water"]