Back to Children's Garden ThemesUse this kid-friendly recipe for tortillas
Materials:
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1. In the Ziploc® bag, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Close bag and shake to mix.
2. Add shortening to the bag. Close the bag and work the mixture with fingers until it’s crumbly and there are no large pieces of shortening visible.
3. ADULTS ONLY: Add hot water to the bag. Close the bag and mix with fingers until the ingredients form soft dough that pulls away from the sides of the bag.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and shape into balls. Each child receives 2 balls. Cover them with a plastic bag (for sanitary reasons) and let rest for 15 minutes.
5. Roll or pat dough into 8- or 10-inch circles.
6. ADULTS ONLY: Place each circle on a griddle or frying pan heated to medium high. Cook until dark brown spots appear. Turn tortilla and cook on the other side until brown.
Makes 4-6 tortillas
Want a quick meal? Roll up a tortilla with cheese, salsa, and fat-free refried beans. OR … make a fun dessert, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top, roll up and eat, OR … add pie filling for a tasty treat!
Courtesy of Rick and Dorita Waitely, Idaho Ag in the Classroom
