Mexican tortillas Recipe

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Mexican tortillas
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening

Directions:

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Either by hand or with a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening till the mixture is crumbly. If the mixture looks more floury than crumbly, be sure to add just one or two more tablespoons of shortening till it is crumbly. Add about 3/4 cup hot water to the mixture, or just enough to make the ingredients look moist.
  2. With your hand or a large fork, knead the mixture making sure to rub the dough against the sides of the large mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If the dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until the dough forms a soft round shape. The dough is ready to roll out now, but it is best to let it rest. Cover it with a dish towel, and let it sit for about an hour or so.
  3. Take the dough, and pull it apart into 10 to 12 balls. Lightly flour your rolling area, and roll each ball with a rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  4. Place each tortilla on a medium hot cast iron skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla does not look doughy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 227.82 Kcal (954 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.13g 20%
Sodium 389.25mg 16%
Potassium 117.68mg 3%
Total Carbs 24.14g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 3.13g 6%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 42.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 375.27 Kcal (1571 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.62g 20%
Sodium 641.18mg 16%
Potassium 193.85mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.77g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 4%
Protein 5.15g 6%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 4%

* 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

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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