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Weight Watchers Tortillas recipe - 4 WW points, 5 WW points plus
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Recipe Type: Bread
Prep time: 45 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 55 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 1/4 cup shortening or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 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.
Calories: 170, Fat: 6.7, Carbohydrates: 23.8, Fiber: 0.8, Protein: 3.2, Cholesterol: 0
Notes
How many Weight Watchers points in tortillas recipe? WW points: 4 WW points plus: 5
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Photo credit: Margaret Johnson

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

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