Directions:
- Sift flour into large bowl.
- Add shortening and rub with fingertips until consistency of coarse meal.
- Dissolve salt in warm water and add to flour in steady stream, using fingertips to blend.
- Knead in bowl until dough forms ball.
- Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead about 3 mins; dough will not be smooth.
- Cover with a towel and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Knead dough on work surface about 1 minute.
- Cover and let rest at room temp for 10 minutes.
- Pinch off dough in 1 1/2 inch pieces.
- Roll on lightly floured surface into 7-inch circle (roll outward from center but do not get edges too thin).
- Stack between pieces of wax paper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over med-high heat.
- Cook tortilla, turning occasionally until light brown spots appear on the surface, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer tortillas to a plate and cover with cloth napkin or towel to keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Just before serving, wrap tortillas in foil and reheat in a 250 degree oven or steamer about 5 mins.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 136.31 Kcal (571 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 48.38 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.38g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 233.34mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 26.8mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 19g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.75g | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5.4mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 299.32 Kcal (1253 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 106.23 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.8g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 512.42mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 58.85mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 41.72g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.65g | 3% | |
| Protein | 5.49g | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11.8mg | 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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