Flour Tortillas Recipe

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Flour Tortillas
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  2. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
  3. Stir in 2/3 cup warm water, and pulse until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and soft, 3 to 4 minutes. After kneading, the dough shouldn't be very sticky.
  5. Portion the dough into 8 equal pieces, and shape each piece into a ball. Cover the dough and let rest on the counter for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  6. When ready to cook, heat a large (11-12 inch), dry skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot.
  7. Working with one ball of dough at a time (keep the remaining dough covered), and using just enough flour to prevent sticking, roll the dough into a 9 - 10 inch round. The dough should be so thin that you can vaguely see the pattern of your countertop through it, and more or less circular.
  8. Peel the dough off the counter and lay it in the skillet. Cook until the tortilla bubbles and puffs, and the bottom browns in spots, 45 - 60 seconds. If any gigantic bubbles form, pierce them so the tortilla cooks evenly.
  9. Flip with a spatula, and cook until the second side gets brown in spots, and nay translucent, raw-looking areas become opaque, another 45 to 60 seconds. Transfer to a clean dish towel.
  10. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 695.6 Kcal (2912 kJ)
Calories from fat 242.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.9g 41%
Cholesterol 14.35mg 5%
Sodium 1167.44mg 49%
Potassium 199.87mg 4%
Total Carbs 97.25g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.84g 15%
Protein 12.76g 26%
Iron 6.4mg 36%
Calcium 54.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 294.47 Kcal (1233 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.39g 41%
Cholesterol 6.07mg 5%
Sodium 494.22mg 49%
Potassium 84.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 41.17g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 15%
Protein 5.4g 26%
Iron 2.7mg 36%
Calcium 23.2mg 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

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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