Flour Tortilla

1 3/4 cups flour
3 tablespoons shortening or lard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup warm water

Preparation:
With a pastry blender or back of fork, blend flour, baking power, salt and shortening, until it resembles coarse meal. When well combined, slowly add water until soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes.
Separate into 10 portions for small tortillas and 6 portions for large tortillas. and roll each one out approx. 1/8 inch thick. Place on a preheated skillet and brown on each side. Adjust size for burritos, tacos or other uses.