Tere's White Flour Tortillas

Health score
1%
Tere's White Flour Tortillas
45 min.
18
141kcal

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Discover the joy of homemade tortillas with Tere's White Flour Tortillas! Perfectly versatile, these tender, warm tortillas can be the star of your next gathering, serving as delightful antipasti, a scrumptious starter, or the ideal accompaniment to any meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious handmade tortillas that are sure to impress family and friends.

In just 45 minutes, you'll have 18 freshly made tortillas ready to pair with your favorite dips, salsas, or fillings. The combination of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of nonfat dry milk gives these tortillas their delightful texture, while a hint of vegetable shortening ensures they remain soft and pliable. Imagine rolling them out to a perfect 7-inch round, filling them with an array of delicious ingredients, or simply enjoying them warm with a sprinkle of salt!

The simplicity of this recipe allows for endless customization, whether you want to make them spicier with herbs or keep them classic and simple. So, gather your ingredients and equipment, roll up your sleeves, and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of tortilla-making. Tere's White Flour Tortillas are about to become a staple in your kitchen—one delicious bite at a time!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon nonfat milk dry
  • teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable shortening 
  • 1.5 cups water hot

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • blender
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal; make a well in center of mixture.
  4. Combine hot water and dry milk, and add to flour mixture. Stir until blended. Cover and let rest 20 minutes.
  5. Divide dough into 18 equal portions, shaping each portion into a ball (cover remaining dough to prevent drying).
  6. Roll each ball into a 7-inch round.
  7. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each round 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein8.68%
Fat29.39%
Carbs61.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.28
Glycemic Load
15.45
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.3213043730382%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:140.57kcal
7.03%
Fat:4.54g
6.99%
Saturated Fat:1.11g
6.95%
Carbohydrates:21.54g
7.18%
Net Carbohydrates:20.79g
7.56%
Sugar:0.29g
0.32%
Cholesterol:0.08mg
0.03%
Sodium:309.44mg
13.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.02g
6.04%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.71%
Selenium:9.53µg
13.62%
Folate:51.04µg
12.76%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.51%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.45%
Vitamin B3:1.64mg
8.22%
Iron:1.34mg
7.47%
Phosphorus:43.77mg
4.38%
Calcium:36.33mg
3.63%
Fiber:0.75g
3%
Vitamin K:2.35µg
2.24%
Copper:0.04mg
2.18%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.85%
Magnesium:6.89mg
1.72%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.66%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.43%
Potassium:37.32mg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes