Oat Tortillas
We are living in a time with so much access to nutrition information. And this has alerted us of benefits of leaning our meals towards healthy alternatives. May it be for weight loss, heart health or conditions which need our attention to what we put in our bodies.
For years we have heard how oats, taken daily, can bring substantial benefits to our health. They have been promoted as a great addition to our breakfasts. Any way you see it, oats are good for you!
So when I came to the discovery of this recipe, I was blown away. I first saw this as an Indian style Roti, where they added herbs and spices to the dough to eat with curries and chutneys. I simplified the recipe, taking away all the extra flavors so I could use this tortilla in place of corn tortillas. The result is the most amazing, soft tortilla! And the flavor you say? Well, I first served this to my husband and kids without telling them they were not eating corn. They could not tell the difference! Seriously good tortillas.
You can store these babies in the refrigerator, wrapped in a towel, for up to a week. Reheat them on a nonstick pan over medium heat for a few seconds per side.
*Quick notes:
Make sure the water is boiling when you add it to the oats flour. It will start the cooking process and allow you to create a dough.
When you mix the ingredients it will not look much like a workable dough. Just let it sit to cool completely. The boiling water is doing its thing and once the oats absorb the moisture your dough will be perfect!
When you flip the tortilla the last time, if it doesn't puff up, lightly tap it with a folded towel. This chars the bottom layer a bit and forces steam in between the layers.