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Ingredients:

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbs. shortening
1 cup hot water

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients and create a well in the center.
   
2. Add shortening and hot water and knead the dough until smooth (approx. 15 minutes). Allow the dough to rest covered with a towel for at least 15 minutes.
   
3. Pinch off a piece of dough (amount will determine the size of your tortilla) and knead into a ball with your thumb.
   
4. Flatten on a floured surface and roll out into a thin, round shape, keeping your surface and rolling pin floured. Roll out from the center, pushing the dough to just short of the edge. Rotate the tortilla 1/4 turn to keep the round shape.
   
5. Heat an ungreased cast iron griddle or a Mexican comal over a medium-high flame.
   
6. Place tortilla on hot griddle for 30 seconds; long enough to get a little light color.
   
7. Turn and cook long enough to get golden brown, pressing on tortilla with a clean towel to aid the tortilla in filling with air so that it puffs up.
   
8. Turn once more and cook for 10 seconds.
   
9. Place cooked tortilla in a clean dishtowel and serve immediately with butter or salt, or with any meal. You may also reheat tortillas later in the oven.