Flour Tortillas

Adapted from Allrecipes.com "Homemade Flour Tortilla" recipe.  After you have this you can't go back to the store-bought tortillas!

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon shortening
3/4 - 1 cup warm water

Stir together until well combined: flour, salt, baking powder.  Add the shortening, and mix into the flour mixture until shortening pieces are the size of coarse bread crumbs.  (Use your fingers to help break up the pieces.)  Slowly stir in the warm water until dough is soft but not sticky.  Knead for several minutes, until dough is smooth.  Divide into 10 pieces.  Heat a skillet over medium heat.  Meanwhile, begin rolling the pieces out on a floured board.  Tortillas should be rolled into about 6" diameter rounds, and about the thickness of a dime.  (Remember tortillas will puff up while being cooked, due to baking powder.)  Place on hot skillet.  When it begins to puff up and turn golden brown, flip over and cook on the other side.  When it is done, keep in a tightly covered bowl, wrapped in a towel to preserve soft texture.  Continue process with remaining 9 pieces. 

Servings: 10 tortillas

Serving Suggestion: We use this for Chipotle-style tacos.  Fill tortillas with chicken, steak, or pork AND lettuce, rice, black beans, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole.