Tortillas

Jenny Vidal Salzman

4 c. white flour
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c softened or melted lard/shortening
1-1/2 c. warm water

Mix flour, salt, baking powder and lard in a large bowl until well blended. Add a small amount of water and knead, then add more water and knead. Keep adding until you get a soft dough, not sticky or hard, but medium soft. Place in covered bowl and let sit for about 10 or 15 minutes, and then, make balls about the size of a large refrigerator biscuit. Then, put in a covered bowl. Roll out dough with a rolling pin and cook on a dry skillet on medium high heat. Don’t cook the first side all the way; turn and cook second side all the way, then turn and finish cooking on first side. Cool and store in dish towel and plastic bag or bowl. Makes 14 medium or large tortillas.