Wheat Tortillas Recipe

This homemade wheat tortillas recipe makes soft, flexible tortillas with simple pantry ingredients. Using whole wheat flour adds a nutty flavor and extra nutrition, while still keeping the tortillas tender enough for tacos, burritos, and wraps. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re healthier and fresher than store-bought.

There’s nothing like the taste of fresh, homemade tortillas straight from the skillet. While most store-bought tortillas are convenient, they can’t compete with the warm, nutty flavor of a fresh wheat tortilla made at home. This recipe is simple, uses pantry staples, and makes soft tortillas perfect for tacos, burritos, or wraps.

Why Make Wheat Tortillas at Home?

• Better flavor – whole wheat flour adds a nutty, earthy depth.
• Healthier option – using whole wheat means more fiber and nutrients.
• Customizable – you can make them thick and hearty or thin and flexible.
• Budget-friendly – a batch of tortillas costs pennies compared to store-bought.

Easy Wheat Tortilla Recipe

Yield: 10–12 medium tortillas
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour (or use half whole wheat + half all-purpose for softer tortillas)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or avocado) or melted butter
• ¾ cup warm water (add more if dough feels dry)

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
2. Add fat – Drizzle in oil or melted butter and rub into the flour with your hands until crumbly.
3. Add water – Slowly pour in warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead – Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
5. Rest – Cover with a towel and let the dough rest for 20 minutes (this helps gluten relax).
6. Divide & roll – Cut dough into 10–12 equal pieces. Roll each into a thin circle.
7. Cook – Heat a dry skillet over medium-high. Cook each tortilla 30–45 seconds per side, until bubbles form and golden spots appear.
8. Keep warm – Stack cooked tortillas in a clean towel to stay soft and pliable.

Tips for Perfect Homemade Tortillas

• If the dough feels sticky, dust lightly with flour. If too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons more water.
• Roll as evenly as possible so they cook consistently.
• For extra soft tortillas, cover the stack with a towel immediately after cooking to trap steam.

Looking for wheat tortillas that are already made? Click here for a good selection of pre-made tortillas.

Serving Ideas

Use your wheat tortillas for:

• Veggie wraps
• Breakfast burritos
• Chicken or veggie tacos
• Homemade quesadillas

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Easy Wheat Tortilla Recipe

This easy wheat tortilla recipe makes soft, flexible tortillas with simple pantry ingredients. Using whole wheat flour adds a nutty flavor and extra nutrition, while still keeping the tortillas tender enough for tacos, burritos, and wraps. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re healthier and fresher than store-bought.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Flour Tortillas, gluten free tortilla recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10 tortillas

Equipment

• 1 Tortilla Press
• 1 Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour or use half whole wheat + half all-purpose for softer tortillas
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil like canola or avocado or melted butter
• ¾ cup warm water add more if dough feels dry

Instructions

• Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
• Add fat – Drizzle in oil or melted butter and rub into the flour with your hands until crumbly.
• Add water – Slowly pour in warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
• Knead – Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
• Rest – Cover with a towel and let the dough rest for 20 minutes (this helps gluten relax).
• Divide & roll – Cut dough into 10–12 equal pieces. Roll each into a thin circle.
• Cook – Heat a dry skillet over medium-high. Cook each tortilla 30–45 seconds per side, until bubbles form and golden spots appear.
• Keep warm – Stack cooked tortillas in a clean towel to stay soft and pliable.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Homemade Tortillas

If the dough feels sticky, dust lightly with flour. If too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons more water.

Roll as evenly as possible so they cook consistently.

For extra soft tortillas, cover the stack with a towel immediately after cooking to trap steam.