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Topic: Homemade Tortillas
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Ellynlvx
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From: the Point of Light within the Mind of God
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posted February 13, 2014 03:38 AM
  
Did I hear someone talking about Homemade Tortillas here?Man, I love those things! I used to make them once a week, and spend Friday Nights watching Robert Planet Videos while sitting down to enjoy the fresh batch. They are so simple, too... (Sorry, I never used measurements) Just a bunch of Flour. Baking Powder/Salt. Mix and cut in the Butter. (Till it's grainy) Water til it's right and knead... You can feel when it's right. roll the little balls out (I always used the wooden colander cylinder, rather than a rolling pin. Just worked better and more maneuverable.) Heat them on your Great-Grandmother's Antique Iron Griddle till they bubble up (both sides)
 Keep them warm in a towel-wrapped bowl.
Oh, they are Heavenly...
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charmainec
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posted February 13, 2014 05:15 AM
We're the same in that regard. I don't stick to measurments. You can judge and know how much is enough.A pinch of this.. A dash of that.. ------------------
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Ellynlvx
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posted February 13, 2014 12:17 PM
Well, this one is pretty self explanatory, as well.Master Mixes would have the base, I'm sure. But they are soooo gooooodddd!!! My kids just love them. 
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Ellynlvx
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posted February 16, 2014 08:50 PM
Okay now, there were these vegetarian beans that I always made to go with them.My son would make sure to bring me home a little bag of California Laurel leaves, when he went on his Riparian Waterway Hikes up in the mountains. Why was that? It was because he loved these tortillas, that's why. I put a Bay Leaf and a Jalapeno Pepper in a normal pot of pintos, and just let them simmer in the cold days of the North Wind time. It's amazing how it warms the house. When the beans are soft, I put in the spices: a pinch of Sage
a bowlful of Cumin
Garlic to taste
Salt
one Potato (or two)diced
Butter You have to cook it until the potato is soft and the soup thickens. I like to mash them and maybe add cilantro before putting them on the tortilla. YUM!
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PlutoSurvivor
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posted February 17, 2014 12:50 AM
Sounds yummy!
Very nurturing meal. IP: Logged |
Ellynlvx
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posted February 17, 2014 02:18 AM
It's great when the weather is cold.I just crave them sometimes... IP: Logged |
Faith
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posted February 18, 2014 09:11 PM
Me toooo I love torillas! Beautiful pics there, Ellyn!I make mine with ghee and unrefined sesame oil and whole spelt flour...they smell soooo good. I'll post the recipe soon, not that y'all use recipes.  And then usually turn mine into vegetable pizzas over pesto sauce. With a little asiago cheese and hot pepper flakes for the grand finale.  IP: Logged |
Ellynlvx
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posted February 19, 2014 09:55 AM
Oh, good gravy!You're missing the simple beauty part, Faith. You are correct; there IS a secret ingredient that I refrained from divulging... It was the funniest thing, I had this Latino neighbour who used to whip my lawn for me when I wasn't looking. He told me his Grandmother had a special addition that made the recipe, but he refrained from the spill. He made his wife tell me, so he wouldn't be forever shunned, or something. Family Recipes have a weird caveat to them, I guess. Probably why I haven't put up the "New England Squash Pie" recipe I got from my Great Grandmother... Yup. That's Why. IP: Logged |
Faith
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posted February 24, 2014 03:02 PM
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Originally posted by Ellynlvx:
Oh, good gravy!You're missing the simple beauty part, Faith.
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Ellynlvx
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posted April 22, 2014 05:55 AM
Made a batch last night.Happy Earth Day! IP: Logged |
Ami Anne
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posted April 22, 2014 11:22 AM
Can you do it with a wheat substitute?------------------
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teasel
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posted April 22, 2014 11:51 AM
I tried making some several years ago, and they ended up looking like pizza dough for Barbies. :/ I couldn't get them to roll out, and can't remember where I got the recipe from. I'll have to give it another try.IP: Logged |
Ellynlvx
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posted April 23, 2014 09:46 AM
Pizza Dough for Barbies.Hm. I think the secret to a pliable dough is the temperature of the water. It really makes a difference. I use warm water. I would also think the gluten is important, so have no idea on the wheat(less) question. Really surprised me that my daughter figured out the Secret Ingredient. Little Sweetheart.  I do know that I absolutely Love these things. So much that I may make a Second Batch tonight!  ------------------
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Faith
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posted April 25, 2014 05:03 PM
Ack, I got sidetracked and didn't keep my promise here.  Well, two months is "soon" compared to an epoch!I love this recipe: 3 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup oil (half ghee, half sesame oil is GREAT)
1 cup hot water Mix dry ingredients together, then work in the oil/ghee with your hands until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the water and mix with a spoon. Turn out onto the (clean, obviously) countertop and knead until smooth all around. Divide the dough into a dozen balls and let them rest in a covered bowl about 20 minutes. Roll out with a rolling pin. Cook on a large skillet set to medium-high heat (cast iron is best) and cook until it's lightly browned, then flip. ---
From Ayurvedic Cooking for Westerners by Amadea Morningstar (paraphrased to avoid copyright infringement) IP: Logged |
PlutoSurvivor
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posted April 25, 2014 09:32 PM
Sounds like a pastry cutter would work best for this dough. Could a bread machine work or not?IP: Logged |
Randall
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posted April 26, 2014 08:54 AM
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Ellynlvx
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posted April 26, 2014 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by Randall:
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Faith
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posted April 26, 2014 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by PlutoSurvivor:
Sounds like a pastry cutter would work best for this dough. Could a bread machine work or not?
I just use my hands...maybe once I'm more arthritic, I'll figure out how to use pastry cutters. Til then, they seem inefficient. And nah, you only need to knead it for about 3 minutes. You'll spend longer than that cleaning out the bread pan of a bread machine. IP: Logged |
Ellynlvx
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posted April 28, 2014 11:43 AM
Great Weekend, had my Son home.All my kids under one roof, nice. Think I'll make a batch tonight to Celebrate. What a Moon in Taurus way to do it, ha. IP: Logged |
Ellynlvx
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posted May 22, 2014 10:45 AM
My daughter was not feeling very well last night, so I made a batch at her special request.
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PlutoSurvivor
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posted May 24, 2014 01:30 PM
Sweet !
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Ellynlvx
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posted June 26, 2014 11:30 PM
Weather was nice and gloomy, so cool enough to make a batch.Think it might have been the best consistency ever, rolled out like butter. Since it's just me, it will probably last me all week. Yum!
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geminigal2805
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posted June 27, 2014 01:48 AM
Hi Ellynvlnx,
Will u tell me this?How do u keep them fresh for a week? I have no skills when it comes to keeping food fresh for more than a day. Do u use thin foil wrap? N the types of flour that u add? I make using wheat flour,salt and water. I would keep them.on the girdle for a minute,turn sides and then directly on ths top so it swells up. Sometimes I use multigrain flour(wheat flour, millet,corn flour,etc...) Once in a while with refined wheat/multipurpose flour/little sugar/milk etc. IP: Logged |
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