Tortillas

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 4 ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add water slowly, but steadily while beating with a mixer.
3. 3
   Divide dough into 10 equal portions.
4. 4
   Coat hands with shortening and roll into balls.
5. 5
   Use a tortilla press or roll into a thin circle between 2 pieces of wax paper.
6. 6
   Cook tortillas over medium heat in a skillet 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned.
7. 7
   Makes 10 8-inch tortillas.