Flour Tortillas version 2

4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. warm water

In a mixing bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour and add small amounts of water while mixing. Form dough and knead thoroughly. Dough should be smooth and elastic. Form 19 dough balls. Sprinkle dough with flour to keep from sticking. Keep dough covered while making tortillas.
Heat griddle to 350, but do not grease. Take dough ball and make a circle using your hands. Using your fingers make small indentation all around the circle. With a rolling pin, flatten dough to make a 12-inch circle. Take to griddle and cook. Leave on griddle until bubbles form. Turn and cook other side. Turn only once. Place hot tortillas in a bowl or plate and cover air tight. Keep in cool, dry place. (Makes 18 tortillas)

Store tortillas in a plastic bag or covered container.

4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. warm water

In a mixing bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour and add small amounts of water while mixing. Form dough and knead thoroughly. Dough should be smooth and elastic. Form 19 dough balls. Sprinkle dough with flour to keep from sticking. Keep dough covered while making tortillas.
Heat griddle to 350, but do not grease. Take dough ball and make a circle using your hands. Using your fingers make small indentation all around the circle. With a rolling pin, flatten dough to make a 12-inch circle. Take to griddle and cook. Leave on griddle until bubbles form. Turn and cook other side. Turn only once. Place hot tortillas in a bowl or plate and cover air tight. Keep in cool, dry place. (Makes 18 tortillas)

Store tortillas in a plastic bag or covered container.