Flour Tortillas(Tortillas De Harina)

Sift dry ingredients, add shortening, working it into the flour.

Stir in 1 cup of water and form into a ball.

If necessary, use more water until bowl is clear of all dough. Knead well on floured board and make balls size of an egg.

Let stand for 15 minutes.

Roll out with rolling pin until they are the size of a salad plate.

Place in hot ungreased skillet or griddle on top of stove and cook about 2 minutes on one side. Turn over to other side and cook 1 minute longer.

These are best when freshly made, although you can warm them over.