Wheat-Flour Tortillas

I've tried posting this recipe three different times, but I couldn't find the card the recipe was written on, then I couldn't find the picture I took. Here it finally is. I was really excited about these because I like whole wheat tortillas. I was a little sad when I finally started making the recipe because it wasn't for whole wheat tortillas; it was for wheat tortillas using white flour, as opposed to corn tortillas. I used some whole wheat flour anyway.

6 c all-purpose flour

1 t baking powder
2 t salt
1 heaping c. shortening
2 c. warm water, or a little more

Mix dry ingredients, work in shortening with hands until consistency of oatmeal, then pour in lukewarm water all at once. Mix well and knead 2-3 minutes. Coat with a little oil and put into a plastic bag for 20 minutes.

Take a large piece of dough and squeeze out a portion the size of a ping-pong ball. Roll in hands til smooth. Flatten ball slightly, then roll with a pin to size of a saucer.

Cook on hot griddle til cooked thru and golden brown.

They were good, but probably not worth the effort. I had a very hard time getting them thin, and many of them ended up crispy around the edges. I heard Mom say once that she had tried making homemade tortillas (probably this recipe) a few times, and decided it wasn't worth it. I agree. It's cheap, but I can usually buy a package of 10 tortillas for under $1 anyway.