whole wheat tortillas?

bloomingolive
bloomingolive Posts: 47
edited January 1 in Recipes
I was shocked to see that one piadina (Italian flatbread similar to a tortilla) has at least 300 calories!!
I switched to corn tortillas (125cal), because that's the only alternative I could find!
I cannot for the life of me find whole-wheat tortillas (or piadinas) anywhere here! So what to do? MAKE MY OWN :)))

Do you have any true & tried recipe??

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  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    Where is "here"?
  • supermodelchic
    supermodelchic Posts: 550 Member
    Buumer ! Where do you live? I live in Southern California and there are several great low carb choices Smart & Delious tortillias is one.:smile:
  • bloomingolive
    bloomingolive Posts: 47
    Where is "here"?
    Italy :)
    Technically, tortillas are considered "exotic food" in the grocery store, so there's not much variety...I'd say I was lucky to find corn tortillas.
    The Italian cousin is the piadina, but it's a regional food and whole-wheat versions just don't exist.
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    I'm in Texas and I LOVE the Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortillas. The small ones are only like 80 calories.
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    Where is "here"?
    Italy :)
    Technically, tortillas are considered "exotic food" in the grocery store, so there's not much variety...I'd say I was lucky to find corn tortillas.
    The Italian cousin is the piadina, but it's a regional food and whole-wheat versions just don't exist.

    Ahhhh, I see. This one has good reviews:

    allrecipes.com/recipe/mexican-whole-wheat-flour-tortillas/
  • jroselive2012
    jroselive2012 Posts: 129
    Hmmm, do you have a walmart? I know I know, lots of people hate Walmart. BUT, it's where I buy low carb high fiber tortillas. They're Don Poncho brand. Something like that. They taste good too!
  • bloomingolive
    bloomingolive Posts: 47
    Where is "here"?
    Italy :)
    Technically, tortillas are considered "exotic food" in the grocery store, so there's not much variety...I'd say I was lucky to find corn tortillas.
    The Italian cousin is the piadina, but it's a regional food and whole-wheat versions just don't exist.

    Ahhhh, I see. This one has good reviews:

    allrecipes.com/recipe/mexican-whole-wheat-flour-tortillas/
    Thank you! I like that the site gives you the option to change serving size, so you don't have to make calculations or proportions!
    Hmmm, do you have a walmart? I know I know, lots of people hate Walmart. BUT, it's where I buy low carb high fiber tortillas. They're Don Poncho brand. Something like that. They taste good too!
    Nope, no walmart. Thank you though :)
  • lady_jessi
    lady_jessi Posts: 77 Member
    My recipe is: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 tsp salt, pinch baking powder
    1/4 cup softened butter
    add water until large dough ball is formed

    Makes 8-9 tortillas depending on how big you divide it up.
    A tortilla press is good to have although I also roll them out more because I find them to be too thick right out of the press.

    Pan fry (without oil) on medium heat.
  • lady_jessi
    lady_jessi Posts: 77 Member
    Well, the recipe's not mine mine. I didn't make it up, but it's been a while. I don't even remember where it came from. lol
  • GCLyds
    GCLyds Posts: 206 Member
    What about using pita bread instead?
  • Mummyadams
    Mummyadams Posts: 1,125 Member
    Can you get Mountain Bread? Only available here in New Zealand in health food stores.
  • bloomingolive
    bloomingolive Posts: 47
    My recipe is: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 tsp salt, pinch baking powder
    1/4 cup softened butter
    add water until large dough ball is formed

    Makes 8-9 tortillas depending on how big you divide it up.
    A tortilla press is good to have although I also roll them out more because I find them to be too thick right out of the press.

    Pan fry (without oil) on medium heat.

    Thank you so much jessi!
    I also googled a bit and found that all recipes are almost identical :) I will definitely try them!
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