Flour Tortillas

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• 5 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons
•  vegetable shortening.
• 2 teaspoons
•  baking powder.
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon oil.

How2:

• Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. 
• Add shortening mix until it becomes clumpy.
• Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water.
• Knead a few minutes on floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic. add to the top the 1 teaspoon of oil,place  back in bowl and let rest covered for 10 minutes.
• Divide the dough into into small balls the size of golf balls.
• Roll out into size and thickness you prefer.
• Cook on top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two.
• Keep stacked and warm inside a clean towel.
• You may store them away in a zip lock bag.

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TIPS: to make chalupas  you fry the dough instead of cooking them in pan.