Piping hot from the griddle, these soft and chewy whole wheat tortillas are a versatile staple for any kitchen. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, they're a healthier alternative to traditional flour tortillas, and they're just as delicious. Fill them with your favorite fillings for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more, or simply enjoy them warm with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of salt. This article includes three variations on the basic recipe:
* **Classic Whole Wheat Tortilla Recipe:** This is the basic recipe for whole wheat tortillas, made with just flour, water, salt, and oil.
* **Sourdough Whole Wheat Tortilla Recipe:** This recipe uses sourdough starter to give the tortillas a slightly tangy flavor and a chewy texture.
* **Sprouted Whole Wheat Tortilla Recipe:** This recipe uses sprouted wheat flour for a boost of nutrition and a slightly nutty flavor.
No matter which recipe you choose, you'll end up with delicious, healthy, and versatile whole wheat tortillas that are perfect for any occasion.
WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS
This recipe is an adaptation of Recipe #43708. You can substitute any flour for some or all of the whole wheat. I have used half spelt or oatmeal; I even stirred in some nutritional seaweed flakes and flax seed. It takes a little practice to roll out even tortillas, but having funny hand-shaped ones are much more fun :) You may want to make a double or triple batch to save for later.
Provided by Little Mama Dia
Categories Breads
Time 17m
Yield 8 tortillas
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder with your hand.
- Work oil into the flour mixture until crumbly (I use my hands, it's more fun!).
- Add warm water and let rest 5 minutes.
- Take a small portion and pat it in a ball. Roll flat like pie crust on a cutting board.
- On a VERY hot pan, cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook until raised bubbles are dark brown. These will cook very fast. It takes some practice to get your technique in time with rolling, cooking, flipping, rolling, cooking -- :) Watch for burning!
- Note: Yield depends on the size you make your tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 48.3, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2
PIPIN' HOT BAKERY WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS
These flavorful tortillas were used at the bakery for our breakfast burritos, which had scrambled eggs, cheese, salsa, fried potatoes, and sour cream. I also use them to make bean burritos, quesadillas, and as an accompaniment with a bowl of pinto beans.
Provided by Troy A. Hakala
Categories Breads
Time 10m
Yield 8 tortillas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine flours, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the oil and water all at once, using mixer or a fork, and toss quickly.
- When dough can be gathered into a soft mass, turn onto floured surface and knead a few times.
- Form 8 balls of dough, dredge in flour, and store in a plastic bag to prevent drying until ready to be used.
- Flatten first ball of dough into a disk.
- Roll out dough on floured surface until 7 inches or larger with even strokes that do not reach to the edge, turning over frequently.
- Place tortilla in ungreased, frying pan that has been preheated to medium-high heat.
- Cook 30-40 seconds on one side, turn over with spatula and cook 30-40 seconds on other side., First side should be pale and sprinkled with brown spots and the other side will be blotched.
- Repeat process with other balls of dough.
- Stack tortillas on a plate as they are cooked and cover them with a dish towel, which will keep them soft.
MEXICAN WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR TORTILLAS
I learned this recipe from watching my mom in Mexico, however, nobody (not even my mom) knows how much of every ingredient you are supposed to use, so I experimented with different amounts of ingredients and came up with this one, which is pretty good and not so loaded with fat. This is great to do with kids on the weekend, and something you can enjoy anytime!
Provided by Claudia
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Tortilla Recipes
Time 1h36m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour, and salt. Rub in the shortening by hand until the mixture is the texture of oatmeal. Make a well in the center, and pour in the boiling water. Mix with a fork until all of the water is evenly incorporated. Sprinkle with a bit of additional flour, and knead until the dough does not stick to your fingers. The dough should be smooth.
- Make balls the size of golf balls, about 2 ounces each. Place them on a tray, and cover with a cloth. Let stand for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- Heat a griddle or large frying pan over high heat. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a tortilla to your preferred thinness. Fry one at a time. Place on the griddle for 10 seconds, as soon as you see a bubble on the top, flip the tortilla over. Let it cook for about 30 seconds, then flip and cook the other side for another 30 seconds. Roll out the next tortilla while you wait for that one to cook. Repeat until all of the balls have been cooked. Tortillas can be refrigerated or frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 260.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS
These are very good but note they are 100% whole wheat flour. You can make them a little lighter by using half white and half whole wheat flour if you would prefer.
Provided by kfreekave
Categories Breads
Time 25m
Yield 8 tortillas, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water and oil. Turn onto a floured surface and knead5-7 times. Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface. Roll to about 7 inches.
- Spray a non-stick skillet lightly with cooking oil. Cook tortillas over medium heat for 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 146.9, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4
WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS QUICK AND EASY
Make and share this Whole Wheat Tortillas Quick and Easy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by healthycollegestude
Categories Breads
Time 15m
Yield 10 tortillas
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add olive oil and stir until well combined.
- Add in warm water a few tablespoons at a time and until the dough can be gathered into a ball.
- On a floured surface, knead dough by hand for about 10-15 minutes Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide dough into 10 balls.
- Roll each ball to form a circle. (Make sure surface is floured or else dough will stick).
- Cook each tortilla on a ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute (30 seconds on each side) until puffy.
- Freeze or eat right away!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 153.5, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.2
SOFT 100% WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS
This is an easy way to use whole grains deliciously. They keep in the fridge, tightly wrapped, for at least five days. White tortillas will seem so bland after these! I do grind my own wheat, which I recommend to everyone.
Provided by Clare Bear
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Weigh flour and put in food processor.
- Add potato flour, salt and baking powder. Process to mix.
- Start processor, and add oil and most of the water while running. (It will not have formed a ball yet.) Stop the machine and check the consistency of the dough by pressing some dough between your fingers. Add additional water JUST until a SOFT dough forms. Do not 'knead' the dough yet.
- Let dough rest for 10-20 minutes in the processor. This step allows the whole wheat to absorb the water. Check consistency again. Add flour or water to adjust, briefly processing to mix. When all is right, let the processor knead the dough for 10-15 seconds.
- Let dough rest in the processor for 10-60 minutes.
- Preheat a regular large skillet to medium heat.
- While it is heating, divide dough into 8 pieces (more or less pieces, depending on how large you wish to make them). Cover the pieces until you roll them out.
- Have some flour ready to sprinkle on your rolling surface. Use enough flour to keep the dough from sticking, and roll gently. If your dough is soft, you shouldn't have to worry about adding so much flour that they get dry. Flip the tortilla a few times while rolling.
- Test the skillet. Water should skitter across it, but watch that it is not TOO hot! Tortillas taste best when they are only lightly brown in a few spots. Cradle the tortilla in your hands, palms up, and place the tortilla quickly on the skillet. Gently arrange the tortilla so that it is flat. Until you are experienced, you might not want to try rolling and cooking at the same time!
- After a minute or two, there should be some small air bubbles appearing. Peek on the underside. It should just be light brown in spots. With a large spatula, turn the tortilla.
- The second side takes less time than the first, so stick around. Take a clean dishcloth and press lightly all around the tortilla, encouraging the formation of air pockets that lighten the tortilla.
- Place the tortilla on a platter and cover with a paper towel and then plastic wrap. When the second tortilla is done, place it on top of the first and cover again. After this I start turning the stack -- flip the stack so the last tortilla done is on the bottom. This keeps them soft.
- When they are cooler, you can separate them and put in a plastic bag in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 159.3, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.4
FAT FREE WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS
I wanted tortillas to go with tonight's dinner but was out of them. So I went searching for a recipe that did not contain any fat. I found this one, and tweaked it a bit, in one of my favorite cookbooks "500 Fat Free Recipes." My husband could not get enough of them. We dipped them into soup and made bean burritos out of them.
Provided by ladypit
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the flour and 1 cup of water.
- Mix well.
- If it needs more water to get to a dough stage, then add.
- On a floured surface knead the dough until it is soft.
- Make it into balls (12-16 depending on size).
- Then flour a board well.
- Take each ball and roll it as flat as you can.
- Meanwhile heat a pan until it is quite hot.
- Place the rolled out tortilla in the pan and cook for about 45 seconds to 1 minute or until it is bubbling and starting to brown.
- Then turn it over and cook for another 45 seconds.
- Place a clean cotton dishtowel on a plate.
- As each tortilla comes out of the pan put it inside the towel and wrap them up.
- I got 16 tortillas but my pan is small.
- If you want bigger tortillas, make bigger balls of dough.
Tips:
- Use the right flour: Whole wheat flour is a great choice for tortillas because it is high in fiber and nutrients. It is important to use a fine grind whole wheat flour for this recipe, as a coarse grind can make the tortillas tough.
- Measure your ingredients carefully: When baking, it is important to measure your ingredients carefully. This will ensure that your tortillas turn out the right consistency.
- Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough is an important step in making tortillas. It helps to develop the gluten in the flour, which makes the tortillas chewy and elastic. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rest: After you have kneaded the dough, let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the gluten to relax and make the dough easier to roll out.
- Roll out the dough thinly: When rolling out the dough, make sure to roll it out thinly. This will help the tortillas to cook evenly.
- Cook the tortillas over medium heat: When cooking the tortillas, cook them over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Flip the tortillas frequently: When cooking the tortillas, flip them frequently. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Keep the tortillas warm: Once the tortillas are cooked, keep them warm until you are ready to serve them. You can do this by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel or placing them in a tortilla warmer.
Conclusion:
Making whole wheat tortillas at home is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you can make delicious and nutritious tortillas that your family and friends will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, try making some whole wheat tortillas. You won't be disappointed!
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