Oatmeal Tortillas

So many healthy things can be placed inside a tortilla to create something delicious, but then you ruin the healthiness by serving it on a tortilla. I hate that. Try using these oatmeal tortillas. There's a bit of white flour, sure, but are still sneaking in some whole grains! My kids were fighting over these. Granted the little one will eat just about anything.

3/4 cup oats (grind into a powder using a food processor or blender)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 - 1 cup white flour
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup cold water


1. Place ground oats, wheat flour, 1/2 cup white flour, and salt into a stand mixer using a dough hook.

2. Add olive oil and water and knead for 5 minutes. Add more white flour as needed to form a firm dough.

3. Allow dough to rest for at least 20 minutes.

4. Using a tortilla press, press golf ball size portions between parchment paper. On a dry griddle over medium-high heat, cook tortillas until lightly browned.

Homemade Tortillas

That's right my friends, homemade tortillas. They are much tastier and cheaper than store bought. I will admit that it takes some muscle to roll them out. Once you realize how delicious they are, the effort makes it worth it every once in a while. Then you'll hate using store bought tortillas. You'll start to covet a tortilla press. Once you get one you'll pop out tortillas like crazy with hardly any effort involved. A tortilla press really isn't all that expensive ($20) and you'll save money in the long run. No more store bought tortillas!


2 1/2 c flour
3 T butter, shortening, or margarine
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup hot water (make it as hot as you can stand to touch with your hand)

1. Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening to resemble cornmeal. Add water slowly, mixing with your hands to make a soft dough. You may not need all the water.


2. Divide into small balls the size of golf balls. Cover with damp towel to keep balls moist. One by one roll out into size and thickness you prefer. This is where a tortilla press can come in and make life easier. Cover waiting dough balls with damp towel to prevent from drying out.

3. Cook on top of stove over medium-high heat using a cast iron grill or heavy skillet until top is slightly bubbly then turning on opposite side for a minute or two. If you over cook them they will become hard. A very thin tortilla will take less than a minute on each side.

4. Keep stacked and warm inside a clean, lightly damp dish towel. This will help keep them soft.


Store in plastic bag. Heat in microwave for 5-10 seconds to soften tortilla when ready for use.