Sherri's Favorite Puffy Tacos Recipe

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Sherri's Favorite Puffy Tacos
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the masa, salt, and water in a large bowl and mix until a smooth dough forms. Knead for a few minutes or until flexible.
  2. Pull off pieces of dough and roll them into 8 golf ball-sized pieces.
  3. Place a ball between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and with a rolling pin or tortilla press, flatten the ball into a tortilla betweem 4-1/2 and 5 in diameter and 1/8 thick.
  4. Fill a deep skillet with 1 of oil and heat to 375°F Maintain this heat at all times!
  5. Slip a tortilla into the hot oil and with a spatula, baste hot oil over the top untill the tortilla puffs.
  6. After 1 minute, flip it over and use the spatula to crimp the tortilla in the middle to form a U shape or boat shape while it continues frying for another minute.
  7. After 2-3 minutes, it should hold its shape and look golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite taco filling and toppings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 57.97 Kcal (243 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.59g 1%
Sodium 456.45mg 19%
Potassium 47.38mg 1%
Total Carbs 11.83g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 7%
Protein 1.77g 4%
Calcium 27.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 59.8 Kcal (250 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.61g 1%
Sodium 470.91mg 19%
Potassium 48.88mg 1%
Total Carbs 12.2g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.83g 7%
Protein 1.83g 4%
Calcium 28.4mg 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

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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