Basic Tortilla There are many variations. This one is from The Vegetarian Society website. Ingredients: 7floz(200ml) water 10oz(25g) butter 4oz(100g) medium cornmeal 3oz(75g) plain flour ½tsp salt Method Bring water and half the butter to the boil in a saucepan. Gradually add the cornmeal and simmer, covered, for 4-5 minutes. (This removes the raw taste of the cornmeal.) Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Beat in the remaining butter. Sieve together the flour and the salt and add to the cornmeal and butter mixture. While still hot, knead well and roll out into a cylinder shape approximately 6 inches(15 cm) long. Cut this into 6 equal sections. Flour a work surface with cornmeal and roll each sixth of the dough out into a circular shape. With a plate or tortilla press, stamp out the dough circles to form even rounds and allow to dry out. Fry each tortilla in a dry frying pan for 2-3 minutes on each side over a moderate heat. When cooked, fold over and place around a rolling pin or place in a tortilla rack to shape. Fill and serve.

Serves: 4 Preparation Time Approx 15 minutes Cooking Time Approx 30 minutes Temperature: Gas Mark 5, 190°C, 375°F The Vegetarian Society