tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post2197324709118367952..comments2024-03-27T18:41:57.972-07:00Comments on Pennies & Pancakes: Simple Flour Tortillas ($0.03 each)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-6248675256056524412014-08-03T11:11:36.082-07:002014-08-03T11:11:36.082-07:00I agree. The cost break downs are super helpful! T...I agree. The cost break downs are super helpful! Thanks Andrea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315173570977786029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-28419236453957176712014-03-24T23:28:48.585-07:002014-03-24T23:28:48.585-07:00I live in San Antonio and at the grocery store you...I live in San Antonio and at the grocery store you can get freshly made, hot, delicious tortillas. I was hoping this would end up like the ones I am used to. They ended up tasting like a fresh version of the packaged on the shelf kind. I kept looking for the right recipe and I found. it. It isn't really the recipe that is the problem, but it appears there is a special technique that I recommend you try out. It will literally blow your socks off that is how good it is. I cooked them on my lefse grill set to 500 degrees. Then I just followed all the directions as is. They came out perfect and didn't even last a day.<br /> http://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/2012/12/how-to-make-flour-tortillascomo-hacer.htmlChantelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-74157107365791342152014-03-02T13:52:29.556-08:002014-03-02T13:52:29.556-08:00I just tried these. They turned out great! Mine ...I just tried these. They turned out great! Mine were no where near round, but tasty. I paired them with the refried beans on your site, scallions, and cheese. The 3 kids playing in the next room loved them and so did we. Making more tomorrow and practicing on my shapes. Thanks for a great site! I have been trying a new recipe of yours each day this week and each one is better than the other.Moongrrliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447645186985838860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-1216775611018934422014-01-27T18:02:50.644-08:002014-01-27T18:02:50.644-08:00I have never been one to want to try and make some...I have never been one to want to try and make something that I can buy for $1.99 but I'm a new stay at home mom so I'm finding ways to cut costs and this was one of them this week. The recipe you gave was so easy to follow and the tortillas turned out great!<br />Thank you!Stephaniehttp://www.quickadditions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-22553982071810134782013-10-10T14:40:07.367-07:002013-10-10T14:40:07.367-07:00Just made these with 1/2 WW flour and oil instead ...Just made these with 1/2 WW flour and oil instead of shortening. YUMMY! and EASY PEASY! I'll be making my own tortillas from now on! Thanks for the recipe! :) My only difficulty was trying to roll and cook at the same time. I ended up rolling them all out then stacking them inbetween paper towels so they didnt get soggy/stick together. Then cooked them all at once. <br /><br />I'll definitely be checking out more of your recipes! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860046043338274237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-48039543583523404972013-09-22T11:41:52.622-07:002013-09-22T11:41:52.622-07:00I made half a batch with the "help" of m...I made half a batch with the "help" of my five and three year-olds. They turned out great. My first attempt at tortillas was a big failure. They were so hard. It was a different recipe, but I think your cooking instructions helped me the most. Thank you!<br />-AmieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-6340275452312400442013-09-10T16:28:54.727-07:002013-09-10T16:28:54.727-07:00I made a small batch of these today and my family ...I made a small batch of these today and my family loves them! I am so glad I found your blog. I haven't been let down by a single recipe :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955686848165471817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-78684802970873183352013-08-22T09:56:42.475-07:002013-08-22T09:56:42.475-07:00I store it on a shelf, because I use it frequently...I store it on a shelf, because I use it frequently. If you're not going to use it for a month or so, I'd put it in the fridge just to help the flour maintain some level of freshness. Hope that helps!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-48737411945391750142013-08-22T09:22:25.303-07:002013-08-22T09:22:25.303-07:00Hi! I was wondering what you did with the dry ingr...Hi! I was wondering what you did with the dry ingredients after you take out the two cups. Do you freeze, refrigerate or store on a shelf? Thanks, Shan.Shan9599010509https://www.blogger.com/profile/16673423099818076396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-45739661338629229632013-07-10T13:13:20.404-07:002013-07-10T13:13:20.404-07:00Tried these today. They're great! Confession: ...Tried these today. They're great! Confession: I melted butter over the first one and ate it right off the griddle. That's how I know they're great. :) Thanks for the recipe and I'm glad I found your blog. Love it.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400889297462221155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-68250991813004750682013-06-06T10:52:18.719-07:002013-06-06T10:52:18.719-07:00I really enjoy your blog, have made at least half ...I really enjoy your blog, have made at least half your recipes and they are all delicious! I posted a version of your tortilla recipe on my blog today at morelikemomma.com. Keep up the good work, I look forward to your posts!! <br /><br />Chelseahttp://morelikemomma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-80593779614549004702013-05-21T10:31:50.783-07:002013-05-21T10:31:50.783-07:00Has anyone tried freezing batches of these??Has anyone tried freezing batches of these??Meganhttp://53rdst.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-27163708681813257892013-04-24T10:01:33.387-07:002013-04-24T10:01:33.387-07:00I was looking for a recipe on Pinterest (can't...I was looking for a recipe on Pinterest (can't remember what now as I got so absorbed in your site.)What an easy, tasty, amazing recipe this is. Who would have thought it cost so little to make these disks of gold and the taste is so good. Living in Canada these cost more to buy in the stores and so do the ingredients, however, in comparison it cost about 0.05 cents per tortilla which is just amazing. Thank you for these recipes and breakdowns. I am an avid follower of your blog now and look forward to trying several of your recipes. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680673528704351984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-42003908021168268162013-04-23T04:58:37.198-07:002013-04-23T04:58:37.198-07:00Hi Saturne. Making tortillas can be tricky at firs...Hi Saturne. Making tortillas can be tricky at first, and it definitely takes a lot of elbow grease to get them cardstock paper-thin before cooking. One thing I used to do to get the dough from shrinking back after rolling it out, was to place the ball of dough between two layers of saran wrap. That way, they couldn't shrink up as I rolled them out. Also, be sure not to over cook them. They don't need long, because they are super thin. They first few will take several seconds longer than the following ones. When they are cooked, immediately place them between two clean dishtowel. This helps them maintain moisture and pliability. I hope this helps!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-45191786431863440472013-04-22T15:13:43.496-07:002013-04-22T15:13:43.496-07:00Any tips about how to make them thin enough when r...Any tips about how to make them thin enough when rolling them out by hand? I've tried doing these, but they always end up too thick to use for burritos/enchiladas/the like. I THINK I'm rolling them out thin enough, but apparently am not. Any suggestions?Saturnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552137330680880066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-29484667720402187932013-04-15T07:24:57.158-07:002013-04-15T07:24:57.158-07:00Mmmm... homemade spinach tortillas sound delicious...Mmmm... homemade spinach tortillas sound delicious! I've had the store-bought version before, but never made my own. So, the honest answer is... I don't know. However, I did find another recipe for you for making spinach tortillas: http://www.tammysrecipes.com/spinach_tortillas<br /><br />If you try them, let me know how it goes!! I'd love to hear about it. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-42905893508287792192013-04-14T19:23:20.245-07:002013-04-14T19:23:20.245-07:00OK - here is a question challenge for you - we fou...OK - here is a question challenge for you - we found these tortillas at Price Rite that are supposed to be somewhat healthy for you - called spinach tortillas - so do you know if there would be a way to make them with this recipe? I would love to save that money - because I think they are up to something like $4.39 per pack.inchbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699046172876168745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-43457019244158374102013-04-06T15:19:45.128-07:002013-04-06T15:19:45.128-07:00Yes! They freeze3 wonderfully. :) Yes! They freeze3 wonderfully. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-30310285826867614762013-04-06T12:32:57.190-07:002013-04-06T12:32:57.190-07:00I found your blog a couple months ago and I love i...I found your blog a couple months ago and I love it!<br /><br />I'm going to try these tortillas today to go with the crockpot refried beans recipe that I'm cooking up right now. <br />Thanks for sharing your recipes and knowledge. :)<br />I plan on cooking them in my cast iron skillet. <br /><br />Have you ever tried cooking a big batch and freezing them?<br /><br />Faith W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-50854492518602693652013-04-06T05:46:22.772-07:002013-04-06T05:46:22.772-07:00You can use a large skillet. :)You can use a large skillet. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-7251476237476156532013-04-05T20:28:10.898-07:002013-04-05T20:28:10.898-07:00I do not own a griddle, but was wondering if there...I do not own a griddle, but was wondering if there is anyway to make these without one? I would love to make my own tortillas! We love mexican food and I think they sound so much better than store bought ones. Please let me know. Thank you. :) <br />Tiffany C. <br />Tiffany_and_evan@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-27187265764204873132013-03-21T09:51:01.582-07:002013-03-21T09:51:01.582-07:00Wow! Thanks for your kind words, and welcome to th...Wow! Thanks for your kind words, and welcome to the site! <br /><br />I actually add the shortening to the "dry ingredients" and store whatever I don't use for later. When making 2 cups worth of the dry mix at a time, I add just under 2/3 of a cup of water, and go from there... sometimes adding a bit more water, and sometimes not. Depends on the weather, and if I use whole wheat flour or not. But the 2/3 cup is just about right. :) <br /><br />Hope this helps! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-39096269016405403462013-03-21T09:16:11.740-07:002013-03-21T09:16:11.740-07:00Hey, Andrea. Just found your site, it's fantas...Hey, Andrea. Just found your site, it's fantastic! We've recently gone down to a one income in our family, and I've been spending a lot of time looking at ways to cut costs.<br /><br />For this recipe, you mention that you often make up the whole batch and then only use a couple cups of the dry mix at a time, but you don't talk about the wet ingredients you add to that. If you're using 2c of the dry mix in one go, what amounts of water and shortening do you add to that? My guess would be about 1/4c shortening and roughly 3/4c of water, but I'm curious as to how you do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-45694377696353287712013-01-12T14:19:28.201-08:002013-01-12T14:19:28.201-08:00James222, if you use saran wrap to press them out ...James222, if you use saran wrap to press them out they will do just fine. Cut a piece big enough to fold over the golf ball size dough then press away. I use this method when making corn tortillas with masa flour. Hope this helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728620799073621079.post-78678221287995799652013-01-10T17:36:28.384-08:002013-01-10T17:36:28.384-08:00I've never done it, personally, but I did a li...I've never done it, personally, but I did a little digging for you and it appears that other people have had success subbing olive oil for the shortening/lard. They used the same amount of oil as they would have used shortening. If you try it out, PLEASE let me know how it goes. I'd love to know! Here's a recipe from Taste of Home that might be more up your alley: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Homemade-TortillasAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931350240548374803noreply@blogger.com