Tortillas

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   I came across tortilla mix in an air tight bag the other day.  I bought 6 bags for $1.60 each.  Maybe this would be a good alternative to making bread.  With this mix all you do is add hot water and then roll into balls and then roll flat and cook on a skillet for about 20 seconds.  It seems that this would be easier than baking bread.

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Tadeo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: October 23 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 193	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tadeo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Tortillas Posted: July 18 2008 at 9:04am
	I came across tortilla mix in an air tight bag the other day. I bought 6 bags for $1.60 each. Maybe this would be a good alternative to making bread. With this mix all you do is add hot water and then roll into balls and then roll flat and cook on a skillet for about 20 seconds. It seems that this would be easier than baking bread.
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jacksdad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Executive Admin Joined: September 08 2007 Location: San Diego Status: Offline Points: 47251	Post Options Post Reply Quote jacksdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 18 2008 at 12:32pm
	I have two 5 gallon buckets full of corn masa instant mix (about 50lbs) in my preps, a cast iron tortilla press and a comal so I can make tortillas. We eat a lot of burritos, so I have canned refried beans and black beans, and dry packaged spanish rice stored too. I also snag handfuls of condiments every time we eat out. Those little packs of ketchup and salsa have a long shelf life and you only use what you need at the time, instead of opening a jar or bottle and watching it spoil without refrigeration.
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	jacksdad where did you find this masa instant mix? I have been looking at Masa in the store and it is not too expensive but a mix would be better. Do you know how long this mix will last?

jacksdad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Executive Admin Joined: September 08 2007 Location: San Diego Status: Offline Points: 47251	Post Options Post Reply Quote jacksdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 18 2008 at 6:09pm
	I bought mine at Smart and Final. You'd probably find it at restaurant supply stores. I think I paid less than $15 for 25lbs (but I'm sure that's gone up now). I can't find a specific reference to this product, but flour and cornmeal keep for at least 5 years if you store them properly, though I've seen mention of much longer safe storage times if it's done right.
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Pookey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: July 20 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pookey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 21 2008 at 12:21pm
	Good thinking on the tortillas. Does anybody know how to keep instant mixes from going bad. I had a bunch of instant pancake mix that would not rise afters storing for about a year at room temp. I think the baking soda in it fizzelled out, but it could have been with the milk or egg ingrediants.

jacksdad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Executive Admin Joined: September 08 2007 Location: San Diego Status: Offline Points: 47251	Post Options Post Reply Quote jacksdad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 21 2008 at 1:11pm
	How was it stored? If it was in a sealed palstic bag it's not completely airtight and dry foods can degrade when oxygen gets in. For bulk items, go the mylar bag route.
	"Buy it cheap. Stack it deep" "Any community that fails to prepare, with the expectation that the federal government will come to the rescue, will be tragically wrong." Michael Leavitt, HHS Secretary.

homescoolmama Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: July 14 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 115	Post Options Post Reply Quote homescoolmama Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 21 2008 at 2:51pm
	One recipe I have put aside is for Matzah or unleavened bread - we use it for passover!! They are like large crackers..

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 21 2008 at 4:05pm
	I love Matzah! Great with P & J. Going to go look up a recipe now. If you have a good one I would love to have it!

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