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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2/3 cup water

Method

  • Combine flours, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in the oil and water all at once, using mixer or a fork, and toss quickly.
  • When dough can be gathered into a soft mass, turn onto floured surface and knead a few times.
  • Form 8 balls of dough, dredge in flour, and store in a plastic bag to prevent drying until ready to be used.
  • Flatten first ball of dough into a disk.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface until 7 inches or larger with even strokes that do not reach to the edge, turning over frequently.
  • Place tortilla in ungreased, frying pan that has been preheated to medium-high heat.
  • Cook 30-40 seconds on one side, turn over with spatula and cook 30-40 seconds on other side., First side should be pale and sprinkled with brown spots and the other side will be blotched.
  • Repeat process with other balls of dough.
  • Stack tortillas on a plate as they are cooked and cover them with a dish towel, which will keep them soft.