WeightWatchers Tortillas Recipe

Don’t be scared to try this homemade tortilla recipe, it’s not as hard as it seems!

Weight Watchers Tortillas recipe - 4 WW points, 5 WW points plus

 

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Prep time

45 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

55 mins

 

Recipe type: Bread

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup lukewarm water
• ¼ cup shortening or ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl.
2. Mix the shortening (or vegetable oil) into the flour mixture until it forms balls the size of a pea.
3. Add the lukewarm water, a little at a time, until the dough is pliable and soft.
4. On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 1-2 minutes, until smooth.
5. Place in a bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it "rest" for about 30 minutes.
6. Knead the dough and form 8 balls, rolling them out as thin and round as possible.
7. Preheat an ungreased cast-iron frying pan or griddle.
8. Cook the tortillas one at a time, for less than a minute, flipping when a bubble forms.
9. Put the cooked tortillas in a plastic bag to keep them soft and warm until ready to serve.

Notes

How many Weight Watchers points in tortillas recipe? WW points: 4 WW points plus: 5

Nutrition Information

Calories: 170, Fat: 6.7, Carbohydrates: 23.8, Fiber: 0.8, Protein: 3.2, Cholesterol: 0

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• Weight Watchers Maple Muffins recipe – 4 points
• Weight Watchers Traditional Sweet Milk Donuts recipe – 2 points
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Photo credit: Margaret Johnson

Originally posted 2012-06-12 15:52:11.