HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS
Wood fired grilled homemade tortillas with olive oil and whole wheat flour, so much better than store bought!
Ingredients
- 400 g all purpose flour
- 50 g whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 80 ml olive oil
- 250 ml hot water
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Please watch the video for visual tips
- In a regular bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer or food processor, combine the flours, baking powder and salt.
- Add hot water , salt and olive oil and combine. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and flexible.
- Roll into a large log, then cut in 16 pieces. Form each pieces into a ball. Let rest for a few minutes. During that time, check if your Forno Venetzia oven is at temperature. Aim for about 500F on the oven gage and no more than 550F on the floor.
- Using a pastry roller or a tortilla press, form each tortilla into a thin round. Cook 2-3 at a time in the oven, turn after 15-30 seconds, keep an eye!
- As soon as your tortillas are cooked, pile them in an aluminum foil or tortilla holder to keep them moist and pliable.
Video
Notes
Wood fired oven tip:
- Aim for temperature of oven gauge at about 500F and no more than 550F at the floor.
- Keep your paddle clean, tortillas are thin and easy to break.