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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus a little extra for rolling the tortillas
- 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 5 tablespoons shortening
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- about 3/4 cup very warm tap water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 581g | |
| Calories 1734 | |
| Calories from Fat 609 | 35% |
| Total Fat 69.15g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat 15.75g | 63% |
| Trans Fat 21.39g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1762mg | 73% |
| Potassium 1050mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 248.32g | 66% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.0g | 97% |
| Sugars 1.2g | 1% |
| Protein 41.68g | 67% |
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