Prep time
20 min
This recipe turns a few pantry staples into warm, chewy homemade tortillas. Double the batch and freeze for the next time you need tortillas.
Cook time
10 min
Servings
8
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
10 min
Servings
8
Ingredients
- 625 mL (2 ½ cups) whole wheat flour
- 1 mL (¼ tsp) salt (optional)
- 10 mL (2 tsp) baking powder
- 250 mL (1 cup) hot water
- 60 mL (¼ cup) vegetable oil
- As needed, whole wheat flour (for dusting)
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, salt and baking powder together.
- Add hot water and vegetable oil. Stir well with a spoon until a dough begins to form.
- When dough is cool enough to handle, turn onto a clean counter and knead dough by hand by continuously folding and pressing the dough onto itself until all the flour comes together into a ball. Knead for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth.
- Divide dough into 8 even pieces and form into balls.
- Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into very thin tortillas, about 20 cm (8 inches) and dusting with flour to prevent dough from sticking to the counter and rolling pin.
- Heat a large pan or skillet over high heat.
- Cook tortilla for 20 seconds and flip. Cook for an additional 15 to 20 seconds or until tortillas are lightly browned. Remove from the pan and wrap in a clean dish towel to cool.
Recipe highlights
Tips
Use this recipe to teach little chefs how to knead dough, an important food skill.
Wrap and cool the tortillas in a clean dish towel to keep them soft.
Baked goods, such as tortillas, are a top source of sodium. Try making your own to help reduce your sodium intake.
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