Corn Tortillas/Taco Shells Recipe

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Corn Tortillas/Taco Shells
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Combine masa harina with water.
  2. Mix with hands until dough is moist but holds its shape.
  3. Add more water if needed.
  4. Let dough rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Divide dough into 12 balls.
  6. Dampen dough slightly with water.
  7. Using a tortilla press or a flat baking dish, press dough between two pieces of waxed paper to a 6 inch round.
  8. Carefully peel off the top sheet of paper.
  9. Place tortilla, paper side up, on a hot ungreased griddle or skillet.
  10. Gently peel off remaining paper.
  11. Cook for 30 seconds or until edges begin to dry.
  12. Turn and cook until surface appears puffy.
  13. Repeat with remaining dough balls.
  14. To make taco shells: In a heavy skillet heat 1/4 inch cooking oil.
  15. Fry each tortilla 10 seconds or until limp.
  16. With tongs, fold tortilla in half and continue frying holding edges apart.
  17. Cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 minutes more or until crisp, turning once.
  18. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 115.93 Kcal (485 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.18g 2%
Sodium 1493.98mg 62%
Potassium 94.88mg 2%
Total Carbs 23.66g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 3.55g 7%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.21 Kcal (269 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.66g 2%
Sodium 827.46mg 62%
Potassium 52.55mg 2%
Total Carbs 13.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 14%
Protein 1.97g 7%
Calcium 29.9mg 5%

* 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

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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