WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS"These tortillas are lower in saturated fat, with no cholesterol and higher in fiber than traditional tortillas prepared with lard and white flour." 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F) 2 tsp vegetable oil 1/4 tsp salt Cornstarch, for dusting the tortillas Stir together the first 6 ingredients. On a floured board knead until smooth. Divide dough into 12 equal balls. Dust lightly with cornstarch. Roll into a circle as thin as possible on a lightly-floured board. Drop onto a very hot ungreased griddle. Cook until brown spots appear on one side. Turn and cook on second side. Yield: 12 large tortillas One Serving = 1 tortilla Per serving: Calories: 133 Protein: 4 g Fat: 1 g Carbohydrate: 27 g Fiber: 1.8 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 51 mg Potassium: 69 mg Exchange: 1 1/2 Starch/Bread Source: The U.C.S.D. Healthy Diet for Diabetes by Susan Algert, M.S., R.D.; Barbara Grasse, R.D., C.D.E.; and Annie Durning, M.S., R.D.
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