- We're out and I'm too lazy to go to the store.
- I'm insanely bored and have absolutely nothing better to do with my time.
- We're having friends over for Mexican night, and I feel like showing off my mad homemaking skills.
Until...I started reworking the recipe to create my own flavored tortillas. Holy cow yum!!!!
This is the basic recipe I use:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup water (or so)
Throw the first four ingredients in the mixer until the shortening is crumbled in, then add enough water so it all comes together in a ball. Separate out into 12 pieces and roll into balls. Let rest for 20 minutes and then roll out thin on a floured surface. Cook over medium high heat until brown spots start to appear (don't overcook!!!) Put in between towels to cool slowly so they stay soft.
I experimented and made two different kinds this last time...whole wheat/flax and spinach/herb.
For the whole wheat/flax, I did half all purpose flour and half whole wheat flour. Then I sprinkled in some milled flax seed (totally didn't measure, so use your judgment). Easy peasy. I cooked these at 300 on our griddle because I was told if you cook flax at over 325, it loses some of the nutritional goodness.
For the spinach/herb, I used entirely all purpose flour and then added in half a pack of frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed of all liquid), fresh chopped basil and chives.
AMAZING!!! Especially the spinach/herb ones! I can hardly wait to try some other combos. I love anything chipotle flavored, so I'm going to try that next...and maybe a tomato/basil one. Endless possibilities!!! It's safe to say we'll be eating a lot of wraps in the Johnson household over the next few weeks until the thrill wears off.
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