Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      Cups          flour
   3      Teaspoons     baking powder
          Dash          salt
   1 1/2  Cups          shortening
                        hot water

Preparation:

Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Add hot water just until you get a dry, slightly sticky dough. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let set for at least half an hour. Roll out into thin 8" or so circles and cook on hot griddle for a couple minutes each side. Keep warm.