Homemade Low Fat Whole Wheat Tortilla Recipes

HOMEMADE LOW FAT WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA RECIPE

Steps:

• add flours and salt into a food processor and start it
• slowly add milk through top opening until dough is formed
• dough should be moist but not too sticky
• transfer dough to floured surface and knead for 20-30 seconds
• divide dough into two parts
• roll each into a log and divide into 7 equal parts each
• dust and flaten each part into a disc
• roll out with a rolling pin into a thin tortilla 8-9 in. in diameter
• preheat a skillet on high heat
• (if you want to avoid using any oil you can use a nonstick skillet--tortillas will still be great but a little dryer; otherwise you can use a cast iron skillet)
• if using oil, use a couple of drops of it for each tortilla, evenly spreading it out on the skillet; alternatively you can drip oil on a plate and spread it over tortillas before placing them on the hot skillet
• turn heat to medium-high (make sure it's not too low, otherwise tortillas will turn out too dry!)
• fry 30 seconds on each side--tortillas should bubble up
• then 10 more seconds on each side
• repeat for all 14 tortillas

WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS QUICK AND EASY

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Add olive oil and stir until well combined.
• Add in warm water a few tablespoons at a time and until the dough can be gathered into a ball.
• On a floured surface, knead dough by hand for about 10-15 minutes Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Divide dough into 10 balls.
• Roll each ball to form a circle. (Make sure surface is floured or else dough will stick).
• Cook each tortilla on a ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute (30 seconds on each side) until puffy.
• Freeze or eat right away!

WHOLE-WHEAT TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush the tortillas, front and back, with olive oil. Season generously with adobo seasoning.
• Cut each tortilla round into 8 triangular wedges with kitchen scissors or a very sharp knife. Spray 2 or 3 baking sheets lightly with vegetable oil cooking spray. Evenly spread the tortilla chips in a single layer pm a large baking sheet. Bake, turning halfway through the cooking time, until crisp and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MEXICAN WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR TORTILLAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour, and salt. Rub in the shortening by hand until the mixture is the texture of oatmeal. Make a well in the center, and pour in the boiling water. Mix with a fork until all of the water is evenly incorporated. Sprinkle with a bit of additional flour, and knead until the dough does not stick to your fingers. The dough should be smooth.
• Make balls the size of golf balls, about 2 ounces each. Place them on a tray, and cover with a cloth. Let stand for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
• Heat a griddle or large frying pan over high heat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a tortilla to your preferred thinness. Fry one at a time. Place on the griddle for 10 seconds, as soon as you see a bubble on the top, flip the tortilla over. Let it cook for about 30 seconds, then flip and cook the other side for another 30 seconds. Roll out the next tortilla while you wait for that one to cook. Repeat until all of the balls have been cooked. Tortillas can be refrigerated or frozen.

FAT FREE WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the flour and 1 cup of water.
• Mix well.
• If it needs more water to get to a dough stage, then add.
• On a floured surface knead the dough until it is soft.
• Make it into balls (12-16 depending on size).
• Then flour a board well.
• Take each ball and roll it as flat as you can.
• Meanwhile heat a pan until it is quite hot.
• Place the rolled out tortilla in the pan and cook for about 45 seconds to 1 minute or until it is bubbling and starting to brown.
• Then turn it over and cook for another 45 seconds.
• Place a clean cotton dishtowel on a plate.
• As each tortilla comes out of the pan put it inside the towel and wrap them up.
• I got 16 tortillas but my pan is small.
• If you want bigger tortillas, make bigger balls of dough.