Originally Posted By kromero5 Does anyone know if you can buy flour tortillas at the Tortilla Factory? My family loves the home-made taste!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I don't think that you can buy them in the park (they are used in El Ranch Del Zocalo in DL), but most Southern California grocery stores carry Mission tortillas. I assume you are from out of town, so you might try that. I have never personally tried either, so I can't comment on how they taste, but theoretically they should be the same.
Originally Posted By Roger55 There is something special about eating fresh tortillas right off the burner. I don't think it can be replicated by any store bought ones. For me, it's the warmth and the moisture content of the fresh tortillas that make them better than store bought ones. Several Mexican style restaurants such as Chevy's and El Torito grill serve fresh made tortillas. Those too are much tastier than store bought ones. I would guess that if you could buy tortillas from the fatory, they probably would taste better than store bought ones for maybe a day at most. But to answer the OP question, unless things have changed, you can not buy tortillas from the fatory in DCA. However, if you go there on your birthday and wear a DLR Happy Birthday sticker/button, you will be given a whole bag of fresh tortillas!!!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Hmmm... The bakery sells bread. The tortilla factory should start selling tortillas!!
Originally Posted By kromero5 Oh yeah, I buy Mission tortillas alot, but like Roger55 said, nothing beats a tortilla freshly made. My MIL used to make them all the time. I miss it. Oh well.
Originally Posted By knoxvelour They're surprisingly very easy to make. I like to make my own all the time. 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour Scant 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (3 1/2 ounces) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water In the bowl of a heavy duty mixer, place the flour, shortening and salt. Beat with the paddle until crumbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. With the mixer running, gradually add the warm water and continue mixing until the dough is smooth, about 3 minutes. Divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll each into a ball and place on a baking tray or board. Cover with a towel and let rest at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to one hour. Cut out eight 12 inch squares of waxed or parchment paper for stacking the tortillas. On a lightly floured board, roll each ball into a 10 inch circle, and transfer to a paper square. Stack on a baking tray or platter and refrigerate until cooking time. Uncooked tortillas can be kept in the refrigerator, well wrapped with paper squares between the layers, up to 2 days. To cook, heat a dry griddle or 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Carefully peel off the paper and cook the tortillas, one at a time, until puffy and slightly brown, about 30 to 45 seconds per side. Set aside to cool slightly on a towel lined platter. Bring to the table wrapped in a towel for warmth, or wrap well and refrigerate or freeze for quesadilla or other dishes.
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger * puts flour, shortening and salt in mixer* * takes out paddle * *THWACK!* *THWACK!* *THWACK!* *THWACK!* *CRASH* I dunno. I followed the instructions, but I just seem to be making a big mess. I guess I'd say that my mixer is all crumbly now, though.
Originally Posted By kromero5 Thanks! We have 2 birthdays coming up. I'll have to make sure that we get some yummy tortillas.
Originally Posted By bean Many latino markets sell freshly made tortillas. One of them is "Cardenas" they are quite a huge chain. They make them fresh and you could buy them hot. Mission tortilla also has a few tortillerias markets in certain cities. If you look around the gorwing trend for fresh tortillas has become more evident. In Mexico tortillas are bought fresh dailey and by weight. No buys prepackaged tortillas. this tradition is growing in the states.
Originally Posted By LogDog Do you know any way to make them without shortening? I'm not really a fan of hydrogenated oils.
Originally Posted By Disnerd If your a CM you can buy a dozen fresh tortillas at any Starz Diner for only $1.25.
Originally Posted By ChurroMonster The only real substitute for shortening is lard. You just have to be willing to trade trans fat for saturated fat. I, for one, think it's worth it. Hydrogenated oil is incredibly destructive to the human body.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 As a fresh tortilla maker and from a long line of female tortilla flappers I say... USE LARD!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer FYI, The Tortilla Factory exhibit is currently closed for cleaning and painting.
