Tortillas

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, salt, baking powder and shortening together.
2. 2
   Pour small amount of warm water into flour.
3. 3
   Knead flour together. Only add enough water to where the flour stays together and forms a ball.
4. 4
   Preheat wrought iron skillet or some form of baking utensil on top of the stove.
5. 5
   Make small, round balls; roll out with rolling pin into a circle.
6. 6
   Cook in wrought iron skillet at a medium to high flame.
7. 7
   Cook on both sides.
8. 8
   Flip tortillas with tongs or fork.
9. 9
   Serves 6 to 8 persons.