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Charred flour tortillas stacked and ready to make tacos

No Lard Flour Tortillas

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A vegetarian/vegan alternative using coconut oil instead of lard or shortening.
Course Side dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 88
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (384 grams) all-purpose/plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup (70 grams) unrefined/unflavored coconut oil, room temperature
  • 1 cup (236 ml) hot water

Instructions

  • To a mixing bowl add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix well. Add the coconut oil and rub in with your hands into the flour. Drizzle in a little water and mix using a fork. Add a little water at a time until a ball starts to form. Switch to using your hand and knead the dough into a ball.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth.
  • Divide into 16 balls, add to a bowl and cover with a cloth. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll a ball into a 5 ½-inch (14 cm) round.
  • Place onto the skillet until you start to see the dough bubble, turn and cook for 30 more seconds. Remove and wrap in a towel, repeat with all of the dough balls.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g