I want to join an online Food community --

[Sweetpeach]

like a WTM community of those talking about food.

I made tortilla flats today and I have many questions:

Why do they come off the grill crunchy, but then the moist towel makes them soft and they stay soft?

How would I freeze the 20 extra shells I made? (Didn't realize the recipe made so many.)

Why does the dough need to rest? I added baking powder to the flour mixture.

Could I add spinach to the dough and make spinach flats?

Could I make the tortilla flats with spelt?

Could I use that same recipe and make Ceasar Salad tortilla bowls, baked in the oven instead of on the skillet.

Could that same recipe be used for making "chips" for dipping in salsa, guacamole?

So much to learn.

Here's the link for the recipe.

http://suchtreasures.wordpress.com/2006/04/28/whole-wheat-tortillas/

I'm intrigued by Ezekiel Breads -- thanks all for the information!

Tricia

[Jean in Newcastle]

Why do they come off the grill crunchy, but then the moist towel makes them soft and they stay soft?

****My guess on this one! The grill is dry heat and makes them crunchy. The moist heat of the towel makes them soft. I think if you left them out unwrapped long enough on the counter, the air would finally dry them out again.

How would I freeze the 20 extra shells I made? (Didn't realize the recipe made so many.)

****Try putting pieces of wax paper between each one and then put them in a freezer bag.

Why does the dough need to rest? I added baking powder to the flour mixture.

****no idea.

Could I add spinach to the dough and make spinach flats?

****all the spinach tortillas I've seen list spinach powder as an ingredient.

Could I make the tortilla flats with spelt?

****definite yes!

Could I use that same recipe and make Ceasar Salad tortilla bowls, baked in the oven instead of on the skillet.

****hmmm. I don't know.

Could that same recipe be used for making "chips" for dipping in salsa, guacamole?

****yes. just use a pizza cutter to make triangles or strips when it comes off the grill. Skip the moist towel.



I hope this helps!