Soft and Yummy Wheat Tortillas

Recipe for Soft and Yummy Wheat Tortillas

An important part of our vegan diet is beans. Black Beans, Pinto Beans - whatever you choose - they are chock-full of protein and more than a few of the needed vitamins and minerals, and there is just NO better way to eat them than wrapped up in a warm, chewy, home-made tortilla with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, salsa.... ahhhhh. ;-)

Give this a try - you won't be sorry!

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Vegan Wheat Tortillas

1 1/2 cup white flour

1/2 cup wheat flour (you can adjust this mix to suit your taste)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

3 Tbsp canola oil

3/4 cup warm water

In a mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients well.

Add 3 Tablespoons canola oil and 3/4 cup warm (not hot!) water.

Knead dough on the counter/table until smooth

Place dough back in the bowl, cover with a towel and let stand for 30mins to 1 hour. (This is a VERY important step -- do not skip it, or your tortillas will be dry!)

After allowing the dough to rest, start your comal, griddle, or frying pan heating up to medium-high.

Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.

With a rolling pin, roll out the dough balls into a 6-9 inch tortilla.

Place in the pan (no spray is required) for a few moments on each side. (it doesn't take long, so watch 'em!)

Set the finished tortillas in a Tortilla Warmer, or simply place on a plate with a towel to keep them warm and soft.

Serve with beans, veggies, or fajitas made with some veggie chicken strips!

Yum!

:-)