*Recipe yields 10 to 12 small size tortillas. *Highly recommend to sift the flour two to three times with all the dry ingredients mentioned. This helps the baking power , salt to mix evenly with the flour. *Hot Water - When the water starts to boil in initial stage , you can remove from stove and add it to the dry ingredients. Do not boil for long time , as it will reduce the quantity of water. *If the flour is dry and has cracks , sprinkle one - two tablespoon of hot water and make a smooth dough. *Do not leave the prepared dough uncovered , this may result in dry cracked tortillas. *Other Mexican Cuisine Recipes With Step By Step Pictures ,