I am trying to make more homemade foods. I like knowing exactly what is in the food that Michael and I are eating. I also like low fat and low sodium foods because it will keep both of us healthier. I found this great tortilla recipe a couple of weeks ago and saved it to make on my vacation. It’s a non-traditional tortilla for the fact that it doesn’t include shortening or lard. It won’t come out paper thin like commercial tortillas, it was more reminiscent of a pita. So, good and so much tastier than anything you could buy.
Flour Tortillas
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup warm milk (about 110 degrees)
Mix first four ingredients. Stir in milk. Stir well, but don’t overmix. Dough will be sticky. Turn out onto floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. Place dough back into bowl, cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
I made tacos with mine (seasoned ground beef, shredded co-jack cheese, shredded green leaf lettuce, sour cream and salsa). I served homemade refried beans on the side (cooked pintos with a little oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and salsa). The homemade tortillas really made the meal. I don’t think I’ll go back to commercially made ones. I think Michael said it best, “Oh, yeah, babe!”
April 9th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Oh, those look so tasty! Thanks for posting the recipie, I’m so stealing it.
April 16th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
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