Homemade Tortillas

Last week at our Presidency Meeting, Rita Crawforth shared this recipe with us.....Rita was taught to make these by a little Spanish lady friend.

Homemade Tortillas
2 c. flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 c. shortening
1 t. salt
1/2 to 3/4 c. warm water
Mix all but the water with hands until well blended, then add water, kneading until a dough is formed-not too sticky.  Continue to knead on the counter- no flour should be needed.  Now make the dough into a fat snake.  Then pinch off little balls, I like mine about the size of a golf ball.  Roll the ball a few times & then set in a row.  Lightly sprinkles the balls with flour to keep them from drying out (I just cover mine with a towel).  Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.  Heat skillet or frying pan over medium heat.  Roll tortillas out thinly on an unfloured surface, using a rolling pin or a dowel the size of a broom handle is easier to work with and lighter. Cook on the frying pan until little bubbles can be seen through the tortilla.  Flip once.  Eat warm or let cool completely before storing them in an airtight contain in the fridge or freezer.  Makes 6 to 8 tortillas.