BASIC FLOUR TORTILLAS
Basic tortillas are really quite simple, to make.;
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 7-Grain Flour, or Kamut flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup canola
2/3 cup warm water
Rub flour, salt, and oil or shortening together with your fingers
until completely incorporated and fine crumbs form. Pour water
into dry ingredients and immediately work it in with a fork.
Dough will be in large clumps. Sprinkle with flour and knead
until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Allow the dough to sit, covered for 20-30 minutes or more and then divide
into 6-8 equal pieces. Press the tortilla out on tortilla maker with quick up and down movement. Bake the tortilla about 45-60 seconds on each side on hot griddle or skillet or tortilla maker or to desired doneness. This recipes makes - 6-8 tortillas. Double
or triple as needed.
