Homemade Wheat Tortillas
An easy vegan built around unbleached all-purpose flour, salt and baking powder β roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At easy difficulty across 7 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- Cut in the lard or shortening with your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with no large lumps remaining.
- Gradually pour in the warm water while mixing, then knead in the bowl for 3 to 4 minutes until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms that no longer sticks to your hands.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal balls, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes so the gluten relaxes and the dough rolls out easily.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin round about 20 cm (8 inches) across, rotating and flipping as you go to keep it even and circular.
- Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or comal over medium-high heat, then cook each tortilla for about 30 to 45 seconds per side until pale brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs slightly, flipping once.
- Stack the cooked tortillas in a clean towel to keep them soft and pliable, and serve warm.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot Β· Blender Β· Whisk
Tips & common questions
How long does Homemade Wheat Tortillas take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Homemade Wheat Tortillas vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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