Flour Tortillas 3 cups flour, plus extra to form tortillas. 2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 Cup shortening or oil 1 cup hot water more is needed Mix the flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl mix well, add the shortening/oil mix until crumble, and hot water (don't burn yourself) mix well until dough forms a ball. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 to 5 minutes or until dough is smooth, add a little more flour if it is too sticky. Let rest for 15 to 20 minutes then divide the dough until you have about 12 to 16 pieces roughly the same size. Shape the dough into small thick Frisbee like pancake shape. Heat skillet or a large pan over medium-high heat. Working on one at a time, roll out each dough piece on a lightly floured surface. Try to get them nice and thin, with each roll out rotate the dough until you have it rolled out. Place it onto the skillet or hot pan and...
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