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Vegan Flour Tortillas

A small pad of vegan butter on top of a stack of vegan flour tortillas.
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This simple 5-ingredient recipe for vegan flour tortillas makes the perfect addition to any taco night!

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Flour (all purpose)
  • 1¼ teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Water (warm)

Instructions

  1. Mix 3 cups flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder in the bowl of a standing mixer with a dough hook attachment.
  2. In a liquid measuring cup combine ⅓ cup oil and 1 cup warm water.
  3. With the mixer on a slow speed, slowly pour the oil/water mixture into the bowl. Increase the speed and mix together on medium-high until combined.
  4. Turn the dough out onto the counter and divide into 16 equal pieces. To do this, I shape the dough into a square and divide into 4 smaller squares. Then I divide each of those squares into 4 more squares.
  5. Next roll the dough squares into balls. To do this, I pinch the 4 corners together in my right hand and roll the dough in my left hand.
  6. Place the dough, pinch side down, onto a plate. Cover with a clean dish towel and allow to rest for at least a half hour.
  7. Heat a non-stick pan on medium high heat. On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough balls into circles. It is ok if your first few balls do not come out as perfect circles, the more character, the better.
  8. Put the rolled out dough on the skillet and allow to sit for about 30 seconds to 1 minute (until it puffs up, or browns slightly) then flip and allow to sit on the other side for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat and put on a plate covered with a clean dishtowel.
  9. Repeat until all dough rounds have been cooked into your beautiful, homemade tortillas.

Notes

*There are many different oils you can use for this recipe. Melted vegan butter would work and if you really want to go out on a limb try lard.

Make ahead tip:

You can make the tortillas ahead and stick them in the freezer. Take out as many as you want and warm them in oven on low or in the microwave for about 10 seconds. They last for about 3 months. 

Find it online: https://mylifeafterdairy.com/homemade-flour-tortillas/