tortillas

[copkid]

has anyone made their own flour or corn tortilla's and have any good recipes? I use them so much, for easy sandwich wraps for the kids etc. I would really like trying to make my own and freezing a big batch!

[ChileFarmer]

Laura, my wife makes tortillas (mostly corn) I don't have the recipe but will ask. Although we have found it is much easier to just buy them at the local Mexican store. Cheaper too. CF

[copkid]

You are probably right CF, but I guess I like to say I tried it at least once!

[WBBQ]

I haven't tried it yet. I bought a bag of Masa with the intention of making my own, but I never did. The bag did have a recipe for corn tortillas on the back though.

Here's a couple of recipes, I have not tried them, but they look decent.

Flour: http://www.texasrollingpins.com/tortillarecipe.html"
Corn: http://www.cooking-mexican-recipes.com/ ... ecipe.html"

Hope this helps
Weldon

[BluDawg]

Laura I made a batch yesterday for some Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas this is the recipe that I always use:
1 1/2 C a/p flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 C shortening
3/4 C warm water
mix flour, baking powder, and salt together.Cut in flour and add water to form a soft dough Knead about 2- 3 min and allow to rest 15 min. Divide into 8 pieces and roll out to 6" dia. Cook 1 1/2 min per side on a 400 deg griddle. I use an electric skillet. makes 8
For corn tortillas I just use the recipe on the bag of masa harina

[Hj]

4 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons salt
Pinch baking powder
1/4 cup lard
1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon hot water

Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Add lard, mixing well to make sure that it's dispersed. Add water a few tablespoons at a time. Knead dough until texture is smooth.

Cover with plastic wrap or put in an airtight container for 15 minutes.

Form your thumb and forefinger into a circle and use it to squeeze out a piece of dough. Knead gently and form a ball about 2 inches in diameter. Place it in an airtight container and cover.

Repeat with rest of dough, ending up with 12 balls. Keep them covered 5 to 15 minutes.

Place one ball of dough on a flat, floured surface and flatten by hand. Roll it out with a rolling pin, flipping after each repetition, until it is evenly thin.

Place tortilla on a hot griddle over medium heat. Cook for several seconds, then flip and cook for several seconds more. Flip again if necessary, but don't flip more than 5 times. Repeat with other dough balls.

Makes 12 large tortillas or make smaller ones

Lent being here make these n add fish stickes or shrimp inside or make shrimp enchiladas. Tuna - re-fried beans - whatever. Make these n cut into strips put in soups. I know we all can buy these but with inflation looks like we are back to basics.

Enjoy this recipe comes from a resturant that makes them daily n have to wait in line Hj

[Hj]

OOPS!!! Forgot... YES- tortilla's can be frozen in ziplock bags..I wrap only as many as I might use in a day or 2 in saran wrap than place indiviual pkgs. in zip lock bags..UNCOOKED. Making your own gives u the thicknes one desires.

Tortilla's -Making a burrito or chimi- adding some "colorado red seasoning" over one side is delicious with any
burrito or chimi...Yum..