Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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¾ cup shortening or lard
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¾ cup hot water
Directions
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening by hand, or with a pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly. If mixture looks more floury than crumbly, add one or two more tablespoons of shortening. Add about 3/4 cup hot water, or just enough to moisten.
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Knead dough by hand or with a large fork, rubbing dough against the sides of the mixing bowl to gather any clinging dough. If dough still sticks to the side of the bowl, add a couple more tablespoons of flour until dough forms a soft round shape. For best results, cover dough with a clean dish towel, and let it rest for about an hour or so.
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Divide dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Roll each ball on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
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Place a tortilla in the preheated pan and cook until browned and slightly puffy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side, about 30 seconds or a minute more; transfer to a plate. Repeat with each piece of dough. Keep cooked tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
227 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 227 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
Sodium 470mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Calcium 50mg | 4% |
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.