Homemade Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas

Making your own tortillas with a blend of whole wheat flour adds dietary fiber and eliminates the artificial preservatives found in store-bought options.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (10 servings), not per serving.

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour · 674 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour · 227 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 teaspoon baking powder · 5 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil · 253 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 110 °F)

Method

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.

   

2. Drizzle in the vegetable oil and mix with your fingers or a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly.

   

3. Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a loose dough ball forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead 6 to 8 times until smooth.

   

4. Divide the dough into 10 equal balls, then roll each piece out into an 8-inch circle.

   

5. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla until light brown spots appear on the bottom, then flip and cook the other side until lightly browned.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.