Authentic Mexican Tortillas Recipe

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Authentic Mexican Tortillas
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup hot water

Directions:

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Either by hand or with a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening till the mixture is crumbly. If the mixture looks more floury than crumbly, be sure to add just one or two more tablespoons of shortening till it is crumbly. Add about 3/4 cup hot water to the mixture, or just enough to make the ingredients look moist.
  2. With your hand or a large fork, knead the mixture making sure to rub the dough against the sides of the large mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If the dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until the dough forms a soft round shape. The dough is ready to roll out now, but it is best to let it rest. Cover it with a dish towel, and let it sit for about an hour or so.
  3. Take the dough, and pull it apart into 10 to 12 balls. Lightly flour your rolling area, and roll each ball with a rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  4. Place each tortilla on a medium hot cast iron skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla does not look doughy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2733.85 Kcal (11446 kJ)
Calories from fat 1417.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 157.5g 242%
Sodium 4671.02mg 195%
Potassium 1412.21mg 30%
Total Carbs 289.7g 97%
Dietary Fiber 11.45g 46%
Protein 37.5g 75%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 510.1mg 51%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 375.27 Kcal (1571 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.62g 242%
Sodium 641.18mg 195%
Potassium 193.85mg 30%
Total Carbs 39.77g 97%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 46%
Protein 5.15g 75%
Iron 0.6mg 25%
Calcium 70mg 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 67
    Points
  • 74
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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