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Vegan Flour Tortilla Recipe

Petranka
This Vegan Flour Tortilla Recipe is easy to make with just 4 basic ingredients! They turn out soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor. Homemade tortillas are perfect for wraps, burritos, qesadillas, and more!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Dairy-free, Mexican-Inspired, Vegan
Servings 8 tortillas
Calories 169 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup canola oil or another neutral oil of choice
  • ½ - ¾ cup warm water not hot!

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients- measure the flour and stir in the salt and baking powder. Add in the oil and stir to incorporate it. Slowly, start adding in the water and mixing, ¼ cup at a time, or until a dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky and not dry!
  • Transfer the dough to a clean surface sprinkled with a little bit of flour. Oil your hands and start kneading for 5-6 minutes, or until it becomes smooth, elastic, and soft. At first, it may stick to the counter and your hands, but don't worry, just keep greasing your hands and kneading.
  • Then, using a knife or a bench scraper, divide the dough into 8 balls (divide into 12 if you want smaller tortillas). Cover the dough with a damp towel or a few damp paper towels and rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • If you have a tortilla press, use it to flatten the dough. If not, use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball into a thin disk. Roll from the center to the edges, instead of rolling back and forth at the same spot. 
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Carefully transfer the rolled tortillas to the hot skillet. Cook for 40-60 seconds, or until bubbles appear all over, then flip and cook for 30 more seconds on the other side. Repeat the same process with the rest of the tortillas, making sure to lower the heat if brown spots start appearing too quickly.

Notes

  • Add the water slowly, not all at once. The amount of water you need will differ, depending on the batch of your flour. The best way to make sure that you don't add too much water is to add it slowly, then mix it into the dough, and add more if needed.
  • Don't add more flour while kneading. When making this vegan flour tortilla recipe, you'll notice that the dough will be sticky at first. Don't be quick to add more flour, as this will make the tortillas dry! Continue greasing your hands and kneading, and the dough will eventually become smooth and elastic.
  • Oil your hands as needed. As mentioned in the previous tip, instead of adding flour to prevent the dough from sticking, oil your hands regularly.
  • Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, which results in light and fluffy tortillas.
  • Make sure your pan is hot enough. If you're using a cast-iron skillet, you'll need to preheat it for about 5 minutes, or until it's nearly smoking. This helps the tortillas cook fast and form air bubbles. The best way to test if the pan is hot enough is to add a few drops of water. If they disappear right away, your pan is ready.
  • Roll out the dough thin. If the dough is too thick it will prevent the tortillas from forming air pockets while cooking.
  • Use a cast-iron skilletI've found that a non-stick pan doesn't char the tortillas as nicely.
 
Storage
  • Fridge: Let them cool to room temperature, then transfer them to a ziptop bag or an airtight container, and store them at room temperature for 12 hours, or in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Freezer: Make sure they've cooled completely before transferring them to a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag. I suggest adding a piece of parchment paper between each tortilla to prevent them from sticking. Freeze for 3 months.
 
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with an online calculator without including the optional ingredients. The information shown should not be considered a substitute for personal nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal
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