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Wholesome Spelt & Oat Tortillas

Craft your own flexible and flavorful tortillas using a nutritious blend of spelt and oat flours. Perfect for tacos, wraps, or as a healthy accompaniment to any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 tortillas
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Global, Mexican
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup spelt flour whole grain
  • 1 cup oat flour store-bought or homemade from rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water plus more if needed

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Damp Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  2. Pour the olive oil and 1/2 cup of the warm water into the well. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry, adding the remaining 1/4 cup of warm water slowly until a shaggy dough forms. You may need a tablespoon or two more water if the dough feels too dry, or a sprinkle of flour if it's too sticky.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until it forms a smooth, elastic ball. Do not over-knead.
  4. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover it with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 20-30 minutes. This resting period helps the gluten relax, making the dough easier to roll.
Roll and Cook
  1. After resting, divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet or comal over medium-high heat until hot. No oil is needed for cooking the tortillas.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, take one dough ball and roll it out into a thin circle, about 6-7 inches in diameter. Try to make them as thin as possible without tearing.
  4. Carefully place the rolled tortilla onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for about 30-60 seconds on the first side, until small bubbles appear on the surface and the edges start to look dry. Flip the tortilla.
  5. Cook for another 30-60 seconds on the second side, until light brown spots appear and the tortilla puffs up. If it doesn't puff much, that's okay, it will still be delicious.
  6. Remove the cooked tortilla from the skillet and immediately place it in a tortilla warmer or stack them inside a clean damp kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft while you cook the remaining tortillas.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add 1/2 tsp of garlic powder or onion powder to the dry ingredients. These tortillas are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Reheat gently in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.