Flour Tortillas Recipe

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Flour Tortillas
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Directions:

  1. For ultimate ease, use your food processer for this recipe.
  2. 1:Using a food processer or a pastry blender,(*or a fork if you don't have anything else listed)mix the flour, shortening, salt and baking powder in a large bowl until it looks like fine meal.
  3. 2:Add a small amount of water at a time, mixing well until a dough forms.
  4. 3:Knead until it is smooth and elastic, divide into 12 even pieces, roll into balls,cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest 30 minutes.
  5. 4:Roll out on a lightly floured surface, as thin as you can get them(6-7in. in diameter).Preheat a 10in. cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 5:Cook about 45 seconds on each side until golden(**SEE NOTE***).Place on a plate lined with a damp (CLEAN) towel in the oven until you are finished cooking all of your tortillas. Cover with another damp towel.
  7. ***When cooking tortillas, they puff up-A LOT! Don't be scared, they'll deflate as they cool,and they are stacked on top of eachother.You also could poke small holes in the bubbles as they form while cooking using a toothpick.***.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 113.87 Kcal (477 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.81g 20%
Sodium 292.14mg 12%
Potassium 63.19mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.29g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 31.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.23 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.86g 20%
Sodium 498.31mg 12%
Potassium 107.78mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.5g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 54.1mg 3%

* 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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