Flour Tortillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. ( heaping ) lard or vegetable shortening - lard' s traditional
11/4 to 1 1/2 cups warm water
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Directions:

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in lard; add enough water, kneading dough until soft and smooth in texture. Form into balls about 3” in diameter.
Roll out into round flat shaped circles about 1/8” thick and cook on griddle on medium heat, flipping tortilla until both sides are spotted medium brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	522.14 Kcal (2186 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.38g	24%
Sodium	2105.79mg	88%
Potassium	241.47mg	5%
Total Carbs	74.97g	25%
Sugars	12.01g	48%
Dietary Fiber	8.3g	33%
Protein	9.46g	19%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	266.5mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	303.03 Kcal (1269 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.93g	24%
Sodium	1222.13mg	88%
Potassium	140.14mg	5%
Total Carbs	43.51g	25%
Sugars	6.97g	48%
Dietary Fiber	4.82g	33%
Protein	5.49g	19%
Iron	2.8mg	27%
Calcium	154.7mg	27%

* 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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