Ancient Grain Goodness: How to Make Homemade Tortillas

This post was sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains, all opinions are my own.

Making homemade tortillas with various types of flour is a simple way to elevate everyday meals while adding meaningful nutrition. Swapping in different grain flour options brings richer flavor, heartier texture, and an extra boost of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These flours create exciting flavor profiles that pair beautifully with both savory and fresh fillings, from grilled vegetables and lean proteins to beans, avocado, and salsa.

Is Making Homemade Tortillas Worth the Effort?

Beyond nutrition, the process of making tortillas from scratch is both approachable and rewarding. With just a few basic ingredients—flour, water, a pinch of salt, and a small amount of oil—you can create soft, flexible tortillas in your own kitchen. Mixing and kneading the dough takes only a few minutes, and cooking them in a hot skillet quickly transforms the dough into warm, lightly toasted rounds. The aroma of fresh tortillas is hard to beat and brings a homemade quality to tacos, wraps, and quesadillas that store-bought options rarely match.

Homemade tortillas also offer flexibility and control over ingredients. You can experiment with different flour blends that include ancient grains for additional flavor and nutrition. Adjusting thickness, size, and seasoning allows you to tailor tortillas to your taste and the meal you’re preparing. Whether you are looking to incorporate more whole grains into your diet, teach cooking skills at home, or simply enjoy fresher bread products, making whole grain tortillas is a practical and satisfying step toward wholesome, flavorful meals.

What is Einkorn Flour?

I’ve recently discovered Einkorn flour – a type of wheat that’s been around for ages but has recently been gaining attention for both flavor and nutrition. Einkorn flour is one of the oldest cultivated forms of wheat and is considered an ancient grain that has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.

Nutritionally, Einkorn flour tends to contain higher levels of protein, essential fatty acids, and micronutrients including lutein, iron, and several B vitamins. It is also naturally richer in antioxidants compared with conventional wheat flour. Some people find Einkorn easier to digest due to its simpler gluten structure, though it is still a wheat product and not Celiac-friendly. When used in recipes like homemade tortillas, Einkorn contributes a slightly sweet, nutty flavor and a warm golden color. Incorporating ancient grains like Einkorn into everyday cooking is a simple way to diversify whole grain intake while enjoying unique flavor and texture in homemade foods.

Where Can I Find Einkorn Flour?

Grand Teton Ancient Grains is a family owned and operated, regenerative organic grain farm and mill in the gorgeous state of Idaho. They have an incredibly impressive selection of whole and milled grains – by the bag or by the bucket! Check out their website to learn more about this family and their farming operation.

Einkorn Flour Tortillas

Making homemade tortillas is SO much easier than you think. A few simple ingredients and a small amount of prep time totally levels up any meal using flour tortillas. Using Einkhorn flour adds extra nutrients and a subtle nutty flavor to these golden beauties.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 10 8-inch tortillas

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups Einkorn Flour (all-purpose, whole grain, or a combination of the 2)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 4 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado or canola)
• 1/2 cup warm water

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl combine flour and salt; whisk well to combine.
• Add oil and mix. Add ¼ cup of water and mix until a shaggy dough begins to form. Continue to add water, 1 tbsp at a time until the dough comes together completely – it should take approximately 3 to 4 more tbsp of water.
• Turn dough out on to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Cover with a towel and allow dough to rest for 2 hours.
• When ready to cook, divide and roll the dough into 10 small balls. Using a rolling pin, roll one ball out until a thin 8-inch circle.
• Heat a dry pan over medium-high heat (cast-iron works great for this). Cook tortilla on one side until bubbles begin to form all over the tortilla, flip and cook on the opposite side. Cook time should be about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Stack cooked tortillas on a plate between layers of parchment paper and cover with a clean towel until ready to serve.
• Store leftover tortillas in a resealable bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tortillaCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 110mgFiber: 2g

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