Flour Tortillas

4 cups flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lukewarm water plus 2 teaspoons more (maybe)

Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl. Add shortening and mix until well distributed. Add lukewarm water and blend well. Turn out on a lightly floured board; knead about 30 strokes. Divide dough into 12 equal size pieces and form each into a ball. Cover with a cloth and let stand for 15 minutes. Roll each ball into a round tortilla, 8 inches in diameter. Cook on a moderately hot ungreased skillet until golden brown in spots, turning once and being careful not to break air bubbles. Makes 12 tortillas.