How to Make Vegan Flour Tortillas

The labels of many commercially-produced flour tortillas reveal that some are made with lard, some add dairy products, and most contain preservatives. What’s a vegan to do when he or she wants to enjoy or provide their family with delicious – but healthy – flour tortillas? Make them at home, of course! This recipe makes eight flour tortillas.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 c. flour (any combination of white and wheat flour – I use 25% white flour and 75% wheat)
• ¼ t. salt
• ¼ c. vegan stick margarine (room temperature) or vegetable shortening
• About ½ c. warm water
• Large mixing bowl
• Pastry blender or fork to combine ingredients
• Rolling pin
• Cutting board big enough to roll dough on
• Stovetop or burner
• Large, flat-bottomed skillet or frying pan

1. 

   Combine white and wheat flours in mixing bowl. Cut in margarine or shortening until well mixed and dough forms small, coarse particles. Add water slowly and mix until a soft dough forms. It may take a little more or less than the ½ cup, so adjust as necessary.

2. 

   Using your (washed!) hands, knead the dough for a few minutes. The dough should become stretchy and elastic.

3. 

   Divide the dough into eight equal parts and shape into balls. On a floured board, use the rolling pin to flatten each ball into a large circle (about eight inches). The flour tortilla should be less than 1/8” thick.

4. 

   Place flour tortillas, one at a time, into dry skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Cook for about 30-45 seconds on each side, or until tortillas begin to slightly brown. Remove from pan immediately. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• These tortillas are best when enjoyed immediately. Because they are free of preservatives, they do not stay soft when stored.

[tundranut]

on 3/21/2009 Sounds great, and delicious. Looking forward to trying this recipe. 5*

[dtwelloh]

on 2/1/2009 Great information and one recipe I will use. Thanks for sahring. I give it 5 stars and a recommendation as well.