tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post5681926090396684671..comments2024-03-04T01:41:54.609-08:00Comments on Savory Seasonings: TortillasEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999489302591999604noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-71488207600140944532011-12-09T07:32:51.610-08:002011-12-09T07:32:51.610-08:00I'm so glad to hear you had great luck with th...I'm so glad to hear you had great luck with the tortillas! Thanks for the follow up.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999489302591999604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-90913920157986880792011-12-09T01:10:43.832-08:002011-12-09T01:10:43.832-08:00Emily I tried the recipe without the baking powder...Emily I tried the recipe without the baking powder and the tortillas were the best I have ever tasted. I made two batches because I substituted half of the flour in one batch with stone ground whole wheat flour. I never imagined I would enjoy a good whole wheat tortilla. I live where all our grandmas rolled handmade tortillas daily and this recipe is easier to make and even healthier and tastier. My girls loved it. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-49290050700828752562011-12-06T09:46:31.044-08:002011-12-06T09:46:31.044-08:00No need to add any baking powder. Good luck!No need to add any baking powder. Good luck!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999489302591999604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-11227755572993426472011-12-06T08:14:17.077-08:002011-12-06T08:14:17.077-08:00I have purchased the all purpose flour for this re...I have purchased the all purpose flour for this recipe but am wondering if I need to add any baking powder. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-87649993286304365722010-09-13T09:20:32.675-07:002010-09-13T09:20:32.675-07:00I made your tortilla last night and they were AMAZ...I made your tortilla last night and they were AMAZING. Both my husband and I were pleasantly surprised! I love your blog...thanks for all the great tips and recipes!Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-6343309206639760432010-05-11T16:43:18.211-07:002010-05-11T16:43:18.211-07:00Hi Emily,
I am going to give this a try. My fami...Hi Emily,<br /><br />I am going to give this a try. My family should own stock in tortillas with as many as we eat. I am wondering what your advice is for whole wheat tortillas. Any idea how that would work out?<br /><br />Thanks for helping to learn how to BEST!! I hope all is well. I just had someone from another ward call to see if I can do their quarterly meeting on food storage in September. Killer. Good times.Amy Dansienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-81846717503962439112010-02-07T08:31:24.626-08:002010-02-07T08:31:24.626-08:00Hi Holly,
So glad to hear you enjoyed the tortill...Hi Holly,<br /><br />So glad to hear you enjoyed the tortillas and thank you for all the sweet comments. I’m glad to hear that my blog has helped and you have enjoyed the recipes. Don’t worry, with practice your tortillas will come out round and you’ll get less the shape of Texas. Cast iron pans take a lot longer to warm up. I use an All Clad flat skillet pan and let it heat for 5 minutes or so to get it hot. You may need to let your cast iron heat even longer before you start. You may also find that it gets too hot if you are cooking a lot of tortillas in a row. Adjust the heat if needed to keep it from browning the tortillas too quickly. <br /><br />As far as timing, I roll out a tortilla right next to the stove, then place it right onto the hot pan to cook. While it cooks I roll out a second tortilla. If I get ahead, I’ll have one tortilla read to go when I start a second one. If you are working as a team, you can have your husband watch the cooking tortillas and flip them. Then have you focus on just rolling the tortillas. <br /><br />It is easier to roll out the tortillas if you use the full amount of oil and the dough is on the wetter side (instead of more dry). I would recommend waiting until you feel very comfortable rolling the tortillas before you reduce the amount of oil.<br /><br />Good luck! I love your feedback. <br /><br />Thanks, EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999489302591999604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-17607711900402822272010-02-07T07:07:46.959-08:002010-02-07T07:07:46.959-08:00I've made 3 of your recipes in the last 3 days...I've made 3 of your recipes in the last 3 days Emily! I'm so glad I came across your blog. I have been looking for a way to get rid of some of the processed food we eat and you have done all the homework for us. I also LOVE the way you detail things out for people like me that are very intimidated about making bread recipes. I love your "things bread makers assume you know" section. <br /><br />Anyway, I did this recipe with my hubby. I had a few tortillas and a few crowns, devils and maybe one Texas. ha Eventually, I'll get the right shape. But, we all loved the recipe. I might try the 1 T of oil next time just to see the difference. We used a cast iron round pan and after about 3 tortillas, the pan finally heated up enough to make your timing right. Again, we are amateurs. <br /><br />Only question is what do you do with your rolled out tortillas before you cook them?...or are you cooking and rolling at the same time. We did 4, cooked 4, rolled 4, cooked 4. Is there a better way?Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-11883181389064730592009-05-11T17:47:00.000-07:002009-05-11T17:47:00.000-07:00Hi Sunchips! Glad to hear you gave them a try. I...Hi Sunchips! Glad to hear you gave them a try. I used a tortilla press for the first few years I made them, then switched to the stove.<br /><br />An electric tortilla press like the one I had (here is a link) doesn't get hot enough to cook them how they are supposed to be. It was better than nothing, but very challenging to use and get it to work right. Keep practicing and they will get easier to make. <br /><br />Also be sure to let the dough rest for a long time so they roll out easier. Good luck! <br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/VillaWare-V5955-Grand-Tortilla-Flatbread/dp/B00005R85XEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999489302591999604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-12994691999079589412009-05-11T16:23:00.000-07:002009-05-11T16:23:00.000-07:00These are great. I'm making them for a second roun...These are great. I'm making them for a second round tonight. I've been happy with them doing so well in the freezer too!<br />I'm going to look into buying a tortilla press because I love the home made taste, but not the work that goes into rolling. lolAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755170396328645520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-47754073043487590082009-01-12T11:17:00.000-08:002009-01-12T11:17:00.000-08:00Hi Rebekah, give them a try. At first, your torti...Hi Rebekah, give them a try. At first, your tortillas will look like the shape of Idaho or Texas but it gets easier and they will get rounder. They will taste so good, your family won't mind the funny shapes at first. :) <BR/><BR/>I just saw a cast iron flat circle griddle at Walmart for $9.00- it would be perfect for these. Good luck!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999489302591999604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-5758386417237222242009-01-12T08:20:00.000-08:002009-01-12T08:20:00.000-08:00Emily - THANK YOU! I look forward to trying this....Emily - THANK YOU! I look forward to trying this. We love Mexican and tortillas are a staple in my house. :)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764316138671576412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-57102020378820424062009-01-11T16:13:00.000-08:002009-01-11T16:13:00.000-08:00Hi Rebekah, I admit that making tortillas are my l...Hi Rebekah, I admit that making tortillas are my least favorite task in the kitchen- but nothing can beat the taste of homemade tortillas. <BR/><BR/>It took me a little while to find a pan that could hold up to the abuse. I use a flat All-clad nonstick griddle for my glasstop stove. When I upgrade to a gas stove, I'll prefer to use a cast iron flat griddle.<BR/><BR/>Once you find a pan that can handle the heat, you'll loose the problems of uneven cooking and actual smoking.<BR/><BR/>I cook mine at medium and get some nice brown spots on the tortillas (which I want there) but they never burn. However, at the end of a batch the house will smell like burnt tortillas (the smell goes away quickly).<BR/><BR/>The women from Mexico that I got this recipe from gets the same burnt smell in her house too so I assume its from cooking so many at a high heat.<BR/><BR/>Don't use oil on the pan, just cook them dry (it will be the flour dust on the tortilla that can cause the burnt smell). Good luck!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999489302591999604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-40195335606355870922009-01-11T11:58:00.000-08:002009-01-11T11:58:00.000-08:00This recipe looks great. I've made tortillas befo...This recipe looks great. I've made tortillas before, but had serious trouble with my tortillas either burning or the pan smoking too much. Do you use any kind of oil for cooking these?Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764316138671576412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8517657061433221628.post-19886574455220740332008-12-19T08:52:00.000-08:002008-12-19T08:52:00.000-08:00I've made these too, but I read to use baking powd...I've made these too, but I read to use baking powder which made them puff up... your look more like it...Irinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224603594983204394noreply@blogger.com