250gm ( 9 oz) bread flour, preferably unbleached
( i replaced that with 220gm wholewheat flour and 30gm bread flour for a wholewheat tortilla)
5ml ( 1/2tsp salt)
45ml ( 3tbsp ) corn oil
120ml ( 4 fl oz ) warm water
Method:
1. In a large bowl of standing mixer, combine flour and salt. Slowly stir in oil. When oil is well incorporated, add warm water. Mix on slow speed until flour is moistened and dough sticks together. ( add up to 60ml or 4tbsp more water as neccesary to get dough to hold). Change to dough hook and knead for 1-2 minutes.
2. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape pieces into 8cm( 3" ) discs, place on baking sheet and cover with cling film. Set aside for 30minutes.
3. Using a tortilla press or rolling pin, roll out rounds to form 20cm( 8") tortillas. Preheat large cast iron or nonstick frying pan over medium heat ( do not put in oil)
4.Place first tortilla inhot frying pan and cook for less than 1 minute per side, or until brown spots appear. Repeat with remaining dough. Stack cooled tortillas and keep warm in tortilla basket or wrapped in clean paper towel. ( pls keep an eye while cooking, i have 2 burnt tortillas which turned out real hard )
I have tried making my own tortilla before. Your wholemeal ones are new to me. They look very delicious.
ReplyDeleteHomemade tortilla, I didn't know that was feasible homemade. I totally going to try this one out.
ReplyDeleteOh btw, your comment on my beef stew, my aunt actually LOL! haha
You mean I can make my own tortillas! I need to give this recipe a try. You know, tortillas are one of those things I have never even thought to make...they look so easy! :)
ReplyDeletei love wholemeal bakes (: making your own tortillas sound extremely awesome! yours loook better than store bought ones (:
ReplyDeletethis is what I call real home cooking. making everything from scratch :) your tortillas look really lovely
ReplyDeleteThis sounds and looks amazing! Bookmarked to try! Thanks my dear.
ReplyDeleteLooks so good! Love this with chili, but have never tried making myself. Must try!
ReplyDeleteYeah some friends told me before that he prefers chapatti over roti chanai cos it oil free. Wow your first experience with tortillas..Andale! Andale! Arriba! Arriba! Yeehaw! ~;).
ReplyDeleteYour tortillas look very lovely!
ReplyDeleteI never tasted that before.. spanish?
ReplyDeleteYou make the process look so easy. That's a test of your skill as a cook :-). They really look wonderful. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteLooks like chapati, haven't tried making tortillas before, next time I should give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI have the same book, this has been on my list of to to, the question is when! Yours look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteShortcut, next time I buy chapati from the mamak stall and make it like tortilas....he he he
ReplyDeletejust perfect for any meals of the day!
ReplyDeletei agree with jasmine! they look better than the store bought ones! and i'm sure healthier too!
ReplyDeletePerfect for a simple meal yeah? :)
wow, you make your own tortilla? i usually buy them from the supermarket :D do the girls like them?
ReplyDeleteHi Lena, I was wondering whether did you receive the email I replied yesterday. I may have sent to the wrong email add, oops... sorry! Have sent again today. :)
ReplyDeletehi zoe, it was not bad. I left some in my fridge, thawed them the next day, alittle stiff but still soft.
ReplyDeletevictor: your aunt read your blog? how sweet!oh, i'm sure they will drop by your place more often to eat!
hi cristina: yes, with this recipe you can make plain or wholewheat ones.
hi jasmine: thanks, i still havent tried those in stalls yet, i'm not sure if they are selling but i know they have pitas.
jean: it's quite easy, otherwise i wont be doing that from scratch!!ha!
quaypo: do go this a try, it's not difficult at all!
pigs2corner: oh yeah, chilli or curry, that wld be lovely!
mr banana: you are making me laugh! what's that? a zebra calling??
tze: thanks!
claire: err..err..common food in mexican coast..
mary: yes, it was easy and quick to make. Great for breakfast!
min: the wholewheat ones do taste like chapatti too, next time must try the plain ones.
pete: like that also can ah??
jess: and it's healthy too!
hi alan: i would really like to try the store ones but i dont think i've seen them..only pitas.
ReplyDeletebarb: i think they still prefer normal buns or their fav'char siew pau'!
hi joyce: you know abt that book, 500 recipes and so far i think i only made 2 out of that. oh, i just got your mail, i'm goin to reply you in a short moment, thanks!!
Hi Lena, I love this Mexican poh pias, ha ha.
ReplyDeleteAnd yours look real good too. Looking at your pics, I think 3 will be fine with me.
Gosh! You are good, and very creative. As well you take great pics, and nice presentation too.
Anyway, this the first time I read of home made ones.
We always buy the 'skins' from supermarkets.
Yours is outstanding, Lena!
Have a pleasant weekend.
Lee.
We love Mexican food here in California. Thanks for the tortillas recipe :-)
ReplyDeleteMy husband would love this! He loves tortilla :). Thanks for sharing Lena :).
ReplyDeleteWow...you make these tortillas yoursellf! They look perfect and healthy. I'm sure they taste way better than shop bought ones. Thumbs up to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Lena. Thanks for sharing. Im gonna try this out soon.
ReplyDeleteI have never made tortillas before. They look delicious! Homemade stuffs are always better than store bought!
ReplyDeleteHi Lena. I added your blog to my blogroll. I hope you don't mind. Thanks for sharing all these inspiring recipes!
ReplyDeleteuncle lee: mexican popiahs?? hahaha!
ReplyDeleteron, you're welcome!
hi CG, hope one day you will also make some at home for him!!
marymoh: ihavent tasted the ones from outside but this one, no complaints..
crustabakes: hmm, couldnt agree more!!
shaz: thanks so much and yes, what an honour!!