Flour Tortillas
- Soomaali
- Tortiya
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- Tortillas de Blé
- العربية
- خبز تورتيا
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
For Somalis and East Africans in general, these flour tortillas are a healthier version of chapati. The ingredients are the same, the difference being the quantity of oil used and the method of rolling out the dough. East African chapati is prepared with a lot more oil, making them richer and flakier.
This recipe was inspired by our son’s love for tortillas and burritos. We decided to post this recipe when we noticed the large quantity of store-bought, preservative-laden tortillas that Maher was eating on a regular basis. Tortillas are made of very few ingredients and their preparation is easy and straight forward. Home-made tortillas also taste so much better than the store-bought variety.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Flour Tortillas
Method
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Steps for preparing the tortillas Place all the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add the oil and water, then mix into a dough.
Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Form the dough into an elongated shape and divide into 5 equal pieces.
Roll out into a 10″ (25 cm) circle.
Preheat a pan for two mimutes, then cook for 1 minute on each side.
Wrap with a kitchen towel to keep warm and prevent from drying. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 months.
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Asselamu Aleykum,
I was thinking to do this tortilla for Ramadan in large quantity
to keep in the freezer. I was wondering if I can make
half wheat flour and half white flour. Is it possible?
Please advice.
Jezakelah.
Wa’alaikum Assalam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Ramadan Kareem. Yes, it is possible to use wheat flour and white flour.
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Wacalaykum Assalaam Waraxmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.
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Assalamo alaykum. That looks easy to make but can I use olive oil instead of vegetable oil ? Thanks, Celmah
Wa’alaikum Assalam.
Thank you, Celmah. Yes, you definitely can.
masha allah
aad ayaa u mahadsantihiin
Adigaa mahadda mudan.