Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ cup vegetable shortening
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½ cup hot water
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¼ cup all-purpose flour for dusting
Directions
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Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Add vegetable shortening and work into flour mixture using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Form a well in the middle of flour mixture and mix in hot water. Work flour and water mixture together with a fork and transfer to a cutting board.
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Knead until a smooth, soft dough is formed, about 3 minutes. Add more flour if dough is too sticky.
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Place more flour on cutting board, cover dough with bowl, and let rest for 15 minutes.
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Cut ball of dough into eight equal parts and cover until needed.
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Roll out balls of dough either by hand or with a tortilla press.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place flattened tortilla in skillet and cook until it begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Flip tortilla over and cook for an additional minute. Flip again and cook for 1 more minute. Repeat with remaining dough.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
171 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 171 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Sodium 234mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Calcium 14mg | 1% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 34mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.