Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe

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Homemade Flour Tortillas
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water

Directions:

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the oil to the warm water.
  3. Add the oil/water mixture to the flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time.
  4. Mix the dough after each addition of oil/water.
  5. Repeat this process until all the oil/water has been added.
  6. Note: The dough will be sticky.
  7. Knead the dough on a floured board for 4-5 minutes, adding more flour as needed.
  8. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover with a damp towel.
  9. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
  10. Pinch the dough into 12 golf ball-sized balls.
  11. Place the balls on a platter or board and cover with the damp cloth.
  12. Let the balls rest for 10 minutes.
  13. Preheat a cast iron skillet (works best) or other skillet over medium heat.
  14. Roll out the balls to a 6- or 7-inch diameter, about 1/8 inch thick.
  15. Place one tortilla in the preheated skillet and cook for about 30 seconds.
  16. Flip the tortilla over and cook it on the other side.
  17. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 98.98 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.53g 5%
Sodium 450.4mg 19%
Potassium 67.24mg 1%
Total Carbs 15.08g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 7%
Protein 1.89g 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 61.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 293.95 Kcal (1231 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.47g 5%
Sodium 1337.58mg 19%
Potassium 199.68mg 1%
Total Carbs 44.79g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.94g 7%
Protein 5.62g 4%
Iron 2.9mg 5%
Calcium 182.5mg 6%

* 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

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

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