Flour Tortillas
Making your own tortillas at home can be a fun way to keep your sodium intake down. These are easy and delicious to make.
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Serves10 (1 tortilla each)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose-flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup water (warm, 105-110 degrees F)
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add oil and mix until crumbly.
- Start with 1/2 cup of water and add 1 Tablespoon at a time until mixture forms a loose crumbly ball.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 6 to 8 times or until smooth.
- Divide into 10 balls. Roll each piece into an 8 inch circle.
- Heat a 12 inch dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla at a time into skillet and cook until light brown spots appear on bottom.
- Turn over and cook on other side until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Use for tacos, burritos, or bake into chips for an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Flour Tortillas
Amount Per Serving (1 tortilla eachg)
Calories 115
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 156mg
7%
Potassium 27mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 19g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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