Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Flour Tortillas / Flat Bread

Great for burritos or wraps. Makes 10-12

INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • about 1 cup water
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl or food processor,
  2. add the oil 
  3. then gradually add enough warm water to form a soft dough.
  4. Knead for a couple of minutes.
  5. Allow dough to rest - this makes it much easier to roll out.
  6. Cook in a dry pan until lightly brown on each side.

GENERAL BENEFITS:Wholemeal flour can be used which is much healthier.

TIGHTWAD BENEFITS: Much cheaper than buying pre-made.

GREEN BENEFITS: Not as much packaging.

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