2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. warm water or milk

In a bowl, mix dry ingredients; add shortening. Work mixture by hand until well blended. Add water (or milk) and stir with wooden spoon. Form dough into a large bowl, then, on a wooden cutting board, knead dough for about 3 minutes. (If dough is too soft, add 1 tablespoon flour and continue kneading for another minute.)

Separate dough into equal amount of balls (size is determined by whether you like small or big tortillas). Roll out to make circles about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Place tortillas on a hot griddle or frying pan until bubbles appear on the surface and the underside is a golden brown. Flip tortilla over and cook for a few seconds on the second side, until a golden brown.