Flour Tortillas

Sift together:
4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
Work in:
6 Tbsp. shortening
Stir in:
1 c. water
Form a ball. More water can be used if necessary, until bowl is clear of all dough.
Knead well on floured board and make balls the size of a small egg. Let stand 15 min.
Roll out with rolling pin to about size of salad plate.
Place on hot ungreased skillet and cook about 2 min. on one side. Turn and cook 1 min. longer.

You can also make tasty home-made tortilla chips from this recipe.
After cooking the tortillas as above, cut them into wedges. Fry in some oil and dip in guacamole or salsa.