Whole Wheat Tortillas

Name: Whole Wheat Tortillas
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 3 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 4 cups whole-wheat flour, for the flour tortillas; 1/3 teaspoons salt, for the flour tortillas; 2 teaspoons baking powder, for the flour tortillas; 1 cup vegetable shortening, for the flour tortillas; water, for the flour tortillas (hot)

Ilse Castrejón

We’ll show you how to make Whole Wheat Tortillas. Whole wheat flour is healthier than white flour as it contains fiber and grains that are easier to digest; moreover, having fiber reduces the calories per serving.

If you limit yourself from eating snacks or tacos because of the tortillas, we give you the solution with these Whole Wheat Tortillas. They are easier to make than you think. Pair your dishes with these delicious tortillas.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 19-10-2018

Preparation

25 mins

3 mins

Low

For the tortillas, in a bowl mix the flour with the salt, baking powder, lard, and water. Knead until a homogeneous dough is obtained. Let it rest for 15 minutes. Take a small ball of dough and on a floured surface, roll out the dough to form the tortilla. Place the tortilla on a comal over low heat and cook for 3 minutes or until the tortilla puffs up and is cooked inside.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

508.3

kcal

25.42%

Carbohydrate, by difference

53.4

17.8%

Protein

7.2

14.4%

Total lipid (fat)

29.4

45.23%

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Tips

Let the dough rest in the refrigerator before forming; this will help prevent the gluten from contracting the dough too much.

Whole Wheat Tortillas

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