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.