Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 I have a question... I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or would I have to make it myself? Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 How in the world does one make their own tortillas? - Caroline herbal_Remedies Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:13 PM Herbal Remedies - tortilla's I have a question... I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or would I have to make it myself? CarolineFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 I have yet to find an Organic version of Masa Harina. You can make your own masa though using organic ingredients. I made an organic cornbread the other day using some yummy organic blue corn meal. Sylvia herbal remedies , " Caroline " <ladyguinevere@e...> wrote: > I have a question... > > I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or would I have to make it myself? > > Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Well..... from a recipe of course LOL For flour - you roll them out. For corn you can press them or do it traditional and form with your hands. I wont use a press because every single one i have seen is aluminum. I keep telling hubby i will make a cermaci one, but i still need to buy my own kiln before that is going to happen. Sylvia herbal remedies , " Candace Podratz " <CandaceAndBrock@w...> wrote: > How in the world does one make their own tortillas? > - > Caroline > herbal_Remedies > Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:13 PM > Herbal Remedies - tortilla's > > > I have a question... > > I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or would I have to make it myself? > > Caroline > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington@G... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Tortillas are easy! Especially corn...really....it is just a matter of taking corn flour...not meal...sorry...my bad on that part...and mixing it with water until you get a solid ball. You then make small balls about the size of a golf ball. Put them on a plate and cover with a moist towel. I then use my tortilla press and put two pieces of parchment paper inside...put the ball of mix in the middle and press. This flattens the tortilla. You then cook them on a heavy griddle (I have a fantastic cast iron griddle I use for these)...about medium high. You cook the first side for about 30 seconds...and the second side for about 1 minute. Then turn it over again and cook the tortilla until if puffs just a bit...make sure you don't cook it until it is crisp...usually about another 30 seconds. Put this on a plate and cook the next one. For flour tortillas...this is what I know I will be able to do! lol Use sprouted wheat flour...a little vegetable oil or I like to use organic olive oil...and some water to form a ball that is slightly sticky. You will then knead this ball on a floured surface for about 5 minutes...basically until smooth. Set aside for about an hour. Divide the dough into golf ball sized balls. Roll out the balls on a lightly floured surface until they reach the size that you want. Make the balls smaller or larger to suit your purpose. You then cook it the same way as the corn tortillas. VERY yummy! Caroline - Candace Podratz herbal remedies Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:19 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - tortilla's How in the world does one make their own tortillas? - Caroline herbal_Remedies Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:13 PM Herbal Remedies - tortilla's I have a question... I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or would I have to make it myself? CarolineFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Sylvia, The tortilla never touches the metal...if you use parchment paper on each side...which is what I do...and why I got the aluminum tortilla press! You can't use it without some kind of barrier...and it is only there for a few seconds...a good press and your done. Caroline - Sylvia herbal remedies Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:44 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - tortilla's Well..... from a recipe of course LOLFor flour - you roll them out.For corn you can press them or do it traditional and form with your hands. I wont use a press because every single one i have seen is aluminum. I keep telling hubby i will make a cermaci one, but i still need to buy my own kiln before that is going to happen.Sylviaherbal remedies , "Candace Podratz" <CandaceAndBrock@w...> wrote:> How in the world does one make their own tortillas?> - > Caroline > herbal_Remedies > Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:13 PM> Herbal Remedies - tortilla's> > > I have a question...> > I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or would I have to make it myself?> > Caroline> > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to> prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington> Doctor of Naturopathy> Dr.IanShillington@G... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Hmmm...this will make my life very difficult if I have no Masa Harina....I do truly believe I was Mexican in a past life...because I am so totally addicted to Mexican foods and LOVE hot stuff!! lol Caroline - Sylvia herbal remedies Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:42 PM Herbal Remedies - Re: tortilla's I have yet to find an Organic version of Masa Harina. You can make your own masa though using organic ingredients.I made an organic cornbread the other day using some yummy organic blue corn meal.Sylviaherbal remedies , "Caroline" <ladyguinevere@e...> wrote:> I have a question...> > I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or would I have to make it myself?> > CarolineFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Excellent IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks! Sylvia herbal remedies , " Caroline " <ladyguinevere@e...> wrote: > Sylvia, > > The tortilla never touches the metal...if you use parchment paper on each side...which is what I do...and why I got the aluminum tortilla press! You can't use it without some kind of barrier...and it is only there for a few seconds...a good press and your done. > > Caroline > - > Sylvia > herbal remedies > Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:44 PM > Re: Herbal Remedies - tortilla's > > > Well..... from a recipe of course LOL > > For flour - you roll them out. > > For corn you can press them or do it traditional and form with your > hands. I wont use a press because every single one i have seen is > aluminum. I keep telling hubby i will make a cermaci one, but i > still need to buy my own kiln before that is going to happen. > > Sylvia > > herbal remedies , " Candace Podratz " > <CandaceAndBrock@w...> wrote: > > How in the world does one make their own tortillas? > > - > > Caroline > > herbal_Remedies > > Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:13 PM > > Herbal Remedies - tortilla's > > > > > > I have a question... > > > > I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina > (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or > would I have to make it myself? > > > > Caroline > > > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any > natural remedy. > > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own > physician and to > > prescribe for your own health. > > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here > as long as > > they behave themselves. > > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and > any person > > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own > risk. > > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or > products from list members, you are agreeing to > > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner > and members free of any liability. > > > > Dr. Ian Shillington > > Doctor of Naturopathy > > Dr.IanShillington@G... > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 I dont remember what else (if anything) is in Masa Harina. Basically you just need corn flour, salt and water. If you cant find a fine corn flour, you can always process corn meal in rpocessor or coffee grinder until it is finer. Luckily, my co-op carries not only Yellow corn flour, but also blue corn flour! Sylvia herbal remedies , " Caroline " <ladyguinevere@e...> wrote: > Hmmm...this will make my life very difficult if I have no Masa Harina....I do truly believe I was Mexican in a past life...because I am so totally addicted to Mexican foods and LOVE hot stuff!! lol > > Caroline > - > Sylvia > herbal remedies > Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:42 PM > Herbal Remedies - Re: tortilla's > > > I have yet to find an Organic version of Masa Harina. You can make > your own masa though using organic ingredients. > > I made an organic cornbread the other day using some yummy organic > blue corn meal. > > Sylvia > > herbal remedies , " Caroline " > <ladyguinevere@e...> wrote: > > I have a question... > > > > I LOVE corn tortillas...I usually make my own...with Mesa Harina > (corn meal)...I would imagine I can buy this organic...right? Or > would I have to make it myself? > > > > Caroline > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington@G... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 AWESOME! Thanks! I've always wondered how to make my own. I don't have a press, but I assume I can just use a rolling pin. Might not be as perdy but it'll do! Candace - Caroline herbal remedies Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:48 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - tortilla's Tortillas are easy! Especially corn...really....it is just a matter of taking corn flour...not meal...sorry...my bad on that part...and mixing it with water until you get a solid ball. You then make small balls about the size of a golf ball. Put them on a plate and cover with a moist towel. I then use my tortilla press and put two pieces of parchment paper inside...put the ball of mix in the middle and press. This flattens the tortilla. You then cook them on a heavy griddle (I have a fantastic cast iron griddle I use for these)...about medium high. You cook the first side for about 30 seconds...and the second side for about 1 minute. Then turn it over again and cook the tortilla until if puffs just a bit...make sure you don't cook it until it is crisp...usually about another 30 seconds. Put this on a plate and cook the next one. For flour tortillas...this is what I know I will be able to do! lol Use sprouted wheat flour...a little vegetable oil or I like to use organic olive oil...and some water to form a ball that is slightly sticky. You will then knead this ball on a floured surface for about 5 minutes...basically until smooth. Set aside for about an hour. Divide the dough into golf ball sized balls. Roll out the balls on a lightly floured surface until they reach the size that you want. Make the balls smaller or larger to suit your purpose. You then cook it the same way as the corn tortillas. VERY yummy! Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Candace, a rolling pin is great for flour torilla's, however... you might not get the results you want for corn tortillas. If you dont have a press, then you can do them the traditional way which is to pat the ball of masa between your hands until you get it flat and tortilla shapped. I've tried myself but i dont have the patience and i'm so anal about having things look a certain way that i dont That way is actually an art if you have ever seen anyone hand pat them! Sylvia herbal remedies , " Candace Podratz " <CandaceAndBrock@w...> wrote: > AWESOME! Thanks! > I've always wondered how to make my own. I don't have a press, but I assume I can just use a rolling pin. Might not be as perdy but it'll do! > > Candace > - > Caroline > herbal remedies > Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:48 PM > Re: Herbal Remedies - tortilla's > > > Tortillas are easy! Especially corn...really....it is just a matter of taking corn flour...not meal...sorry...my bad on that part...and mixing it with water until you get a solid ball. You then make small balls about the size of a golf ball. Put them on a plate and cover with a moist towel. I then use my tortilla press and put two pieces of parchment paper inside...put the ball of mix in the middle and press. This flattens the tortilla. You then cook them on a heavy griddle (I have a fantastic cast iron griddle I use for these)...about medium high. You cook the first side for about 30 seconds...and the second side for about 1 minute. Then turn it over again and cook the tortilla until if puffs just a bit...make sure you don't cook it until it is crisp...usually about another 30 seconds. Put this on a plate and cook the next one. > > For flour tortillas...this is what I know I will be able to do! lol Use sprouted wheat flour...a little vegetable oil or I like to use organic olive oil...and some water to form a ball that is slightly sticky. You will then knead this ball on a floured surface for about 5 minutes...basically until smooth. Set aside for about an hour. Divide the dough into golf ball sized balls. Roll out the balls on a lightly floured surface until they reach the size that you want. Make the balls smaller or larger to suit your purpose. You then cook it the same way as the corn tortillas. > > VERY yummy! > > Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 How about putting the dough ball between two plates lined with parchment paper, and just gently pressing down until the desired thickness is achieved? JohnSylvia <h10feet wrote: Candace, a rolling pin is great for flour torilla's, however...you might not get the results you want for corn tortillas. If you dont have a press, then you can do them the traditional way which is to pat the ball of masa between your hands until you get it flat and tortilla shapped. I've tried myself but i dont have the patience and i'm so anal about having things look a certain way that i dont That way is actually an art if you have ever seen anyone hand pat them! Sylvia Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 Great idea John! That would work as well! Caroline - John Ybarra herbal remedies Friday, May 28, 2004 10:46 AM Re: Herbal Remedies - tortilla's How about putting the dough ball between two plates lined with parchment paper, and just gently pressing down until the desired thickness is achieved? JohnSylvia <h10feet wrote: Candace, a rolling pin is great for flour torilla's, however...you might not get the results you want for corn tortillas. If you dont have a press, then you can do them the traditional way which is to pat the ball of masa between your hands until you get it flat and tortilla shapped. I've tried myself but i dont have the patience and i'm so anal about having things look a certain way that i dont That way is actually an art if you have ever seen anyone hand pat them! Sylvia Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 Thanks. But no matter how hard I try, they all still look like the state of Florida. JohnCaroline <ladyguinevere wrote: Great idea John! That would work as well! Caroline Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Maybe this is one of those things that's always backward - try making a tortilla that looks like Flordia! Maybe it'll come out round! LOL! ;)Kelli John Ybarra [deuteronomy2929] Sunday, May 30, 2004 7:54 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - tortilla's Thanks. But no matter how hard I try, they all still look like the state of Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 You know, that just might work! ;-) JohnKelli Bever <kelli wrote: Maybe this is one of those things that's always backward - try making a tortilla that looks like Flordia! Maybe it'll come out round! LOL! ;)Kelli Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Youse guys are a pair of cut ups ) Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-738-0554DocShillington - John Ybarra herbal remedies Tuesday, June 01, 2004 6:28 PM RE: Herbal Remedies - tortilla's You know, that just might work! ;-) JohnKelli Bever <kelli wrote: Maybe this is one of those things that's always backward - try making a tortilla that looks like Flordia! Maybe it'll come out round! LOL! ;)Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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