Flour Tortillas

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 55 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 5 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 102 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 12 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lard or shortening
1/2 cup water warm
1 x vegetable shortening or lard

Directions

Mix flour and salt; cut in lard until particles are the size of fine crumbs.

Sprinkle in water; one tablespoon at a time, until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl.

Gather dough into a ball; divide into 12 equal parts for 6-inch tortillas, 8 equal parts for 8-inch tortillas, or 6 equal parts for 10-inch tortillas.

Shape each part into a ball; brush lightly with lard.

Cover and let rest 20 minutes.

For each tortilla, roll 1 ball on a floured surface into 6, 8, or 10-inch circle.

Heat ungreased griddle or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Cook tortilla until dry around edge and blsiters appear on the surface, about 2 minutes.

Turn and cook the other side until dry, about 1 minute.

Stack tortillas, placing waxed paper between each.

Cover with damp towel.

Makes 12 6-inch, 8 8-inch or 6 10-inch tortillas.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 34g
Amount per Serving
Calories 102 28% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g5%
 Saturated Fat 1.0g6%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 197mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 16.0g5%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g2%
 Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.0g4%
Vitamin A 0%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%  Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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