Basic Flour Tortillas Recipe

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Basic Flour Tortillas
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1-1/2 cups warm water

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients and 1/2 of the water.
  2. Mix together with hands and continue adding water until dough forms a solid but not sticky ball.
  3. If necessary add additional flour or water as needed.
  4. Knead dough on a floured board for 5 minutes.
  5. Cut dough in half and then in half again continuing the process until you have 8 equal portions.
  6. Roll each piece into a ball then place on a lightly floured surface and cover with a damp towel.
  7. Heat griddle or cast iron pan to medium heat.
  8. Roll out dough one piece at a time to 1/4 thickness.
  9. Place one round of dough on griddle and cook each side for 30 minutes.
  10. Continue the process with the remaining 7 portions of dough.
  11. The cooked tortillas will keep for two weeks in the refrigerator or up to six months in the freezer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 287.72 Kcal (1205 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.44g 11%
Sodium 304.8mg 13%
Potassium 66.91mg 1%
Total Carbs 47.5g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 8%
Protein 6.25g 13%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 13.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 250.85 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.48g 11%
Sodium 265.74mg 13%
Potassium 58.33mg 1%
Total Carbs 41.41g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 8%
Protein 5.45g 13%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 12.1mg 1%

* 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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