If you're looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional wheat tortillas, look no further than homemade spelt flour tortillas. Made with whole spelt flour, these tortillas are packed with nutrients and have a slightly nutty flavor. They're also easy to make and can be used in a variety of dishes, from tacos to burritos to quesadillas.
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HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS
Traditional flour tortillas - homemade and much better than store bought. Do not substitute vegetable oil or shortening for the lard.
Provided by LaDonna
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Tortilla Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Mix in the lard with your fingers until the flour resembles cornmeal. Add the water and mix until the dough comes together; place on a lightly floured surface and knead a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a well-floured rolling pin to roll a dough ball into a thin, round tortilla. Place into the hot skillet, and cook until bubbly and golden; flip and continue cooking until golden on the other side. Place the cooked tortilla in a tortilla warmer; continue rolling and cooking the remaining dough.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 138.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
HOMEMADE TORTILLAS
I usually have to double this flour tortilla recipe because we go through them so quickly. The homemade tortillas are so tender and chewy, you'll never use store-bought again after learning how to make tortillas. -Kristin Van Dyken, Kennewick, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 tortillas.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10-12 times, adding a little flour or water if needed to achieve a smooth dough. Let rest for 10 minutes., Divide dough into 8 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle., In a greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook tortillas over medium heat until lightly browned, 1 minute on each side. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HOMEMADE SPELT FLOUR TORTILLAS
You can also use regular flour for this, but I got this from a friend and she uses freshly ground spelt berries for this. Spelt is lighter tasting than whole wheat and it's better for you than white. There's no shortening, so it's healthier, and no kneading.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 8 tortillas
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients well.
- Cover and let sit in a warm place for 20 minutes.
- Divide into 8 equal parts and let sit, covered, another 20 minutes.
- Roll each ball out to a 6- or 7-inch circle shape. I've found it helps to flatten each ball with your hand. Then take the rolling pin and roll from the center outwards, back and forth a few times as you go around the circle. When it starts to get thinner, take your left hand (if you're right handed) and turn the tortilla a couple inches. Use your right hand to use the rolling pin (holding in the middle) and roll from the center outwards. Keep turning and rolling until it is paper thin.
- Preheat a skillet on medium high heat.
- Place a tortilla into the skillet and watch until bubbles form. This won't take long.
- After bubbles form, and the bottom is lightly brown (or there are darker spots), flip over, press down once or twice, and cook for about 30-45 seconds, or if smoke appears.
- Cook remaining tortillas, watching carefully, and place in a plastic bag, with wet paper towels in between them (or at least on top and bottom of stack) to keep them soft and moist.
- Refrigerate for later or remove the paper towels and freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.7, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 362, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.8
SPELT OR KAMUT TORTILLAS
Whole-wheat kamut and spelt create tortillas with a nuanced, nutty flavor and a sturdy (in a good way) texture, as well as sound nutritional benefits.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add sour cream and buttermilk, and mix with your hands until a dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for 5 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Cut dough into 4 equal pieces. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll each piece into 8-inch rounds, less than 1/8 inch thick. Place tortillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet, layering parchment between each to prevent sticking. Cover with parchment, then with a damp kitchen towel. Let rest for 30 minutes (or cover and refrigerate overnight).
- Place a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook tortilla until brown spots appear, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate, and cover with parchment and then a damp towel. Repeat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 130 g
Tips:
- Choose the right flour: Spelt flour has a slightly nutty flavor and is more nutritious than all-purpose flour. If you can't find spelt flour, you can substitute whole wheat flour.
- Use warm water: Warm water helps to activate the yeast and makes the dough more pliable.
- Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough develops the gluten and makes it more elastic. This will help the tortillas to hold together when they're cooked.
- Let the dough rise: Letting the dough rise gives the yeast time to ferment and produce carbon dioxide gas. This will make the tortillas light and fluffy.
- Roll the dough out thinly: The thinner you roll the dough, the more pliable it will be and the easier it will be to cook.
- Cook the tortillas over medium heat: Cooking the tortillas over medium heat will help them to cook evenly without burning.
- Flip the tortillas frequently: Flipping the tortillas frequently will help them to cook evenly on both sides.
- Serve the tortillas warm: Spelt flour tortillas are best served warm. You can fill them with your favorite fillings, such as beans, rice, cheese, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Spelt flour tortillas are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional flour tortillas. They're made with whole grain spelt flour, which is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. They're also easy to make at home. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect spelt flour tortillas every time.
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