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How to Make Vegan Flour Tortillas

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By Christina-Marie Wright
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Enjoy fresh flour tortillas anytime!
Enjoy fresh flour tortillas anytime!

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. Step 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. Step 2

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

  3. Step 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. Step 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.

Comments  

tundranut said

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

dtwelloh said

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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.

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