Flour tortillas 3

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       Title: FLOUR TORTILLAS 3
  Categories: Breads
       Yield: 12 servings
  
       4 c  All purpose flour
   1 1/2 ts Salt
   1 1/2 ts Baking powder
       4 tb 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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