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  • Serves: 10 servings

Ingredients

2 cups flour (all-purpose
or 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or shortening)
1/2 cup water (warm
105 to 110 °F)

Steps

Wash hands with soap and water.
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.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 115
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 166 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 31 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 27 mg

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Flour Tortillas. Recipe source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Programs. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.