How to Make the BEST, Most Flavorful Einkorn Tortillas You’ll Ever Eat
Does anything go with a fajita or taco meat better than a tortilla? Don’t get me wrong; I enjoy a taco salad, but there’s something so inviting for a warm tortilla with all the meat, veggies, and toppings inside. I previously made tortillas with regular flour and they were good, but since switching to einkorn flour they are superb! Try these flavorful einkorn tortillas today and you’ll never buy store-bought again.
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What is special about einkorn flour?
- higher protein content
- easier to digest
- not hybridized
- flavorful
Since switching to einkorn we have enjoyed our baked goods so much better.
Is all-purpose einkorn flour healthy?
Since einkorn is an ancient wheat and better for digestion. It’s not hybridized so our bodies can handle it better. When making my own homemade tortillas in the past, I used regular all-purpose white flour.
Realizing we couldn’t eat flour, we switched to corn….but GMOs caused many problems so our “tacos” became a little boring as the kids would say.
So switching this einkorn flour tortillas recipe has been a win-win for the kids!
If you are new to einkorn, check out my einkorn bread without yeast….in less than one hour.
For more read my other einkorn recipes.
Can celiacs eat einkorn wheat?
It really should be avoided. However, if you are sensitive to gluten, einkorn flour may be a perfect alternative for you like my family.
Where do you buy einkorn flour?
- Local health food stores may carry it
- Azure Standard ( check if delivery is available in your area)
- Jovial Foods
- Vitacost
- Einkorn
Substitute other flours
If you haven’t tried einkorn you could substitute this recipe and use wheat or white flour. Adjusting your ingredients may be a little different as you may need to increase the liquid.
Making these homemade einkorn tortillas has brought back the fun to our weekly taco night. Now the kids are happy again eating their tacos!
Have you made homemade tortillas?
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the dry ingredients flour, salt, baking powder. I like to use a fork to incorporate.
- Add in softened butter and mix
- Add hot water.I have a tea kettle on my stove and I heat it up while mixing in the other ingredients
- Mix and knead. Set aside for about a half-hour. Einkorn does better if left aside for awhile, but most of the time we can't wait!
- Preheat iron skillet on medium heat
- Add a little flour to the rolling surface. Roll out desired size or about a golf ball size. I like my hand roller (each end has a roller) from pampered chef. Place in a hot iron skillet and cook for about 45 seconds until bubbles and flip
Can I keep these in the fridge or freezer and how long
Will last a few days in the fridge. In the freezer they should last a few months. You can freeze the dough too.
Do you think I could make the dough ahead of time and put in fridge overnight for the next day?
Yes, Put the dough in a sealed container or wrapped.