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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose Gold Medal Flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 3/4 cup water
- For Cilantro Lime Tortillas:
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Zest of 1 small lime
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 474g | |
| Calories 1250 | |
| Calories from Fat 360 | 29% |
| Total Fat 40.86g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 9.32g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 12.83g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2386mg | 99% |
| Potassium 277mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 190.84g | 51% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 23% |
| Sugars 0.69g | 0% |
| Protein 25.86g | 41% |
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