Flour Tortillas

Flour Tortillas

3 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup hot water

1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
3. Add water to moisten.
4. Knead mixture thoroughly and let sit covered for 1 hour.
5. Pull apart to make 12 balls and roll each on a floured surface to 1/8" thickness (or use a tortilla press).
6. Cook on hot cast iron skillet for 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Notes: Don't be stupid like me and immediately start kneading after putting in the hot water. I definitely burned my thumb. Make sure the tortillas are rolled super thin, otherwise they'll be pretty dense when eating. They taste great with shredded chipotle chicken (see 4/28/2010 for recipe) and traditional taco toppings.

Recipe Origination: allrecipes.com