Flour Tortillas I

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Title: FLOUR TORTILLAS I
Categories: Mexican, Breads
Yield: 12 servings

4 c All purpose flour
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
4 tb Lard or shortening
1 1/2 c Warm water

Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Cut in
shortening. Make a well in the center and add water, a
small amount at a time, to form a dough. Knead dough
in bowl until smooth and elastic. Cover and wet aside
for ten minutes.
Form dough into egg-sized balls and flatter between
palms. With rolling pin,
roll each ball into a 6 inch circle, about 1/8 inch
thick. Cook on preheated
ungreased skillet over medium high heat, apprx. two
min. per side, until tortilla looks slightly speckled.
Cover with a clean towel to keep warm and soft until
served. The tortillas may be cooled and stored in
plastic bags in
the freezer for later use.

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