I recently decided to try my hand at making flour tortillas from scratch. I started with this recipe, which produces eight flour tortillas. They were delicious! However, my husband and I are on a health kick, and we wanted to make a whole wheat version. The result: this delicious and easy whole wheat tortilla recipe.
Making My Own Tortillas: Whole Wheat Tortilla Recipe
As I checked out some of the wheat tortilla recipes, I realized that they all seemed to follow a formula. I decided that instead of following a recipe, I would create my own.
I used the original flour tortilla recipe as a starting point. I substituted 1 cup of wheat flour for one of the cups of white flour. Instead of vegetable shortening, I used coconut oil as a healthier alternative. I tested the recipe, and both my husband and I loved the result!
Whole Wheat Tortilla Recipe: How to Serve Them
These tortillas are great for wraps or for making quesadillas with mango chipotle mayo. They are soft and have a great texture! They come out a little uneven when you use a rolling pin, so if you’re looking for a more perfect result, try investing in a tortilla press.
Whole Wheat Tortilla Recipe: Storing Your Tortillas
You can store your homemade tortillas in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.
Ingredients
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp coconut oil
3/4 cup warm water
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder until blended.
Add the coconut oil, blending into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
Add the warm water and mix with a spatula or your hands to form a soft dough.
On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth (about five minutes).
Place in bowl and cover with a damp cloth for 30 minutes, letting the dough rest.
Divide dough into eight even balls.
On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a flat circle using a rolling pin. If you have a tortilla press, you can use that instead. I recommend sprinkling fresh flour onto the surface for each tortilla, as they are very sticky.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the hot skillet and cook for about 30-45 seconds, until slightly browned. Flip the tortilla with a spatula and cook for another 30-45 seconds. Remove from heat. Repeat with each dough round until they are all cooked.
