flour tortillas

Directions

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   Flour Tortillas 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 heaping cup shortening or lard 2 cups warm water, or mo

2. 2

   Mix in bowl with lard or shortening and add water gradually

3. 3

   Usually it takes up to 3 cups

4. 4

   Knead well to make a smooth dough

5. 5

   Let it stand for 20 minutes in an oiled plastic bag

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   Keep dough covered while making each tortilla.) Make into small 2-inch balls and roll with a rolling pin on a floured board into a round dis

7. 7

   Cook on a hot, dry flat cast iron skillet, turning over once, until cooked on both sides to your liking

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   Makes about 2 1/2 dozen, approximately 9 inches in diameter.