Homemade Flour Tortillas

8 cups flour

2 T. baking powder

2 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. shortening

2 1/2 to 3 cups hottest tap water

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.  Cut the shortening in as for pie.  Add enough water to make a medium stiff dough.  Cover with a damp cloth and let rest at least 15 minutes.  With thumb and first finger, squeeze small balls of dough.  Flatten each ball of dough, then roll to about 1/8" thick.  Place on a hot ungreased griddle and cook until brown on each side.  Stack in a dish towel.  If not serving immediately, place in a plastic bag to soften.