Flour Tortillas Recipe

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Flour Tortillas
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • scant 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (3 1/2 oz)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water

Directions:

  1. In the bowl of a heavy duty mixer, place the flour, shortening and salt. Beat with the paddle until crumbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. With the mixer running, gradually add the warm water and continue mixing until the dough is smooth, about 3 minutes. Divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll each into a ball and place on a baking tray or board. Cover with a towel and let rest at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to one hour. Cut out eight 12 inch squares of waxed or parchment paper for stacking the tortillas. On a lightly floured board, roll each ball into a 10 inch circle, and transfer to a paper square. Stack on a baking tray or platter and refrigerate until cooking time. Uncooked tortillas can be kept in the refrigerator, well wrapped with paper squares between the layers, up to 2 days. To cook, heat a dry griddle or 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Carefully peel off the paper and cook the tortillas, one at a time, until puffy and slightly brown, about 30 to 45 seconds per side. Set aside to cool slightly on a towel lined platter. Bring to the table wrapped in a towel for warmth, or wrap well and refrigerate or freeze for quesadilla or other dishes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1137.5 Kcal (4762 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.13g 5%
Sodium 2336.47mg 97%
Potassium 334.86mg 7%
Total Carbs 237.5g 79%
Dietary Fiber 9.38g 38%
Protein 31.25g 63%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 204.77 Kcal (857 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.56g 5%
Sodium 420.61mg 97%
Potassium 60.28mg 7%
Total Carbs 42.75g 79%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 38%
Protein 5.63g 63%
Iron 0.6mg 17%
Calcium 13mg 7%

* 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

  • 22.2
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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