Flour Tortillas Recipe

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Flour Tortillas
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water

Directions:

  1. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
  2. Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal.
  3. Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water.
  4. Knead a few minutes on floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  5. Lubricate top with oil, put back in bowl and let rest, covered for 10 minutes.
  6. Divide into small balls the size of golf balls and proceed to roll out into size and thickness you prefer.
  7. Cook on top of stove over medium heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two.
  8. Keep stacked and warm inside a clean dish towel.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 209.25 Kcal (876 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.65g 4%
Sodium 50.83mg 2%
Potassium 139.91mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.98g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 6%
Protein 5.21g 10%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 46.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 246.76 Kcal (1033 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.13g 4%
Sodium 59.94mg 2%
Potassium 164.98mg 3%
Total Carbs 47.14g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 6%
Protein 6.14g 10%
Iron 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 55.3mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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