Tortillas (From the kitchen of Gramma Katein)

• 3 cups flour
• 1½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ¼ cup shortening*
• 1¼ to 1½ cups very warm water.

Combine dry ingredients, add water and mix till even and firm. Let rest 30 minutes. Divide into 12 portions, dip each in flour and roll out into a tortilla. Cook on a 400-degree griddle until bubbled and brown. Keep done tortillas covered (moist) while cooking remainder.

Makes 1 dozen

Low Fat Option: Reduce shortening to 1 to 2 TBL and use boiling water.