Breads and Doughs

Whole Wheat Tortillas

Make whole wheat tortillas with white whole wheat flour, olive oil, salt and warm water. Roll thin and cook in a dry skillet. Makes 8.

Whole wheat tortillas

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Soft tortillas of white whole wheat flour, olive oil, salt and warm water, rolled thin and cooked in a hot skillet.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
CourseBread
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 c warm water

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • rolling pin
  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Stir the flour, oil, and salt together in a bowl.
  2. Slowly stir in the warm water until a rough dough forms, adding a little more water if needed.
  3. Knead on the counter for about two minutes.
  4. Put it back in the bowl and rest for 20 minutes.
  5. Divide into 8 equal balls.
  6. Roll each one into a fairly thin circle.
  7. Heat a lightly greased pan over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook one tortilla until bubbles form, about 1 minute.
  9. Flip and cook for about another minute, pressing down with a spatula if needed. Repeat with the rest.
  10. Serve right away, or store.

Notes

Prep 30 minutes, cook 20 minutes. Cool completely before storing. Fridge: sealed bag or airtight container about 5 days. Freezer: stacked in a freezer bag up to 3 months; thaw in the fridge.