100% Whole Wheat Tortillas

Close up image of a stack of whole wheat flour tortillas wrapped in a green linen napkin

4.67 from 3 votes

100% Whole Wheat Tortillas

These tortillas are clean and healthy and taste amazing in comparison to the store bought ones. Soft and warm, they are just waiting to be filled and used for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Prep Time20

Cook Time24

Total Time44

Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: tortillas

Calories: 165kcal

Author: Kitrusy

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 tbsp vital wheat gluten
1 tsp Himalayan salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup extra light olive oil
1 cup water (warm)

Instructions

In a bowl combine the flour, salt, vital wheat gluten and baking powder. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Add the oil and work until the flour resembles coarse sand with a few larger almost pea-sized chunks.
Add the water and mix until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a clean and floured surface and knead and work the dough for 8-10 minutes so that the gluten can develop.
Once the dough is smooth and elastic, divide it into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
Press or roll out each ball to a round of your desired thickness (between 8-10 inches) using flour sparingly ( once the dough is formed and divided I've found that there is no longer a need to flour my work surface).
Heat a 12" skillet pan until it is very hot (but not smoking) and add one round of the dough. Cook for 45-60 seconds before flipping and cooking for another 45-60 seconds.
Remove the tortilla from a pan and set aside on a plate or a tray.
Use immediately or store in airtight ziplock bags in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If freezing, place sheets of parchment paper or foil between each tortilla and store in the freezer for up to a month. To reheat, defrost (if frozen) and wrap the tortillas in damp kitchen paper towels and microwave until warm and flexible.

Notes

Stacking them as you cook keeps them both soft and warm.
Wrap them in a cloth napkin to further maintain the heat and softness.

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