Homemade Spelt Flour Tortilla, Low In Gluten
My homemade spelt flour tortilla recipe requires only 2 main ingredients, spelt flour and vegetal yogurt (I love coconut yogurt for this recipe). It is my absolute favorite healthy tortillas recipe.
For years, I’ve been on a quest for the perfect tortilla – one that’s soft, flavorful, and also good for me. These homemade spelt flour tortillas are the answer! They’re perfect for quick lunches and cozy Mexican dinner. Cooking your own tortillas is incredibly satisfying, knowing they’re made with simple, wholesome ingredients, free from preservatives, chemicals, and ultra-refined flours.
Why you will love this recipe
- No preservatives or chemicals: Just real food.
- Easy to make: Perfect for busy weeknights or cooking project.
- Unrefined flour: It makes these tortillas high in fiber and a great way to add whole grains to your diet (especially if you want to get away from wheat).
- Low in gluten: Easy to digest (but still contains gluten).
Ingredients for my homemade spelt flour tortillas
- Spelt flour: The foundation of my rich fiber tortillas with a delicious nutty flavor.
- Vegetal yogurt: Creamy and tangy. Use any vegetal yogurt you like. You could use regular yogurt too, your choice.
- Olive oil: For a sublte flavor and to help the dough to be pliable.
- Himalayan salt and pepper: To enhance overall flavors.
- Fresh or dried thyme: For an aromaty and herby twist.
- Water: To help reach the right and supple dough consistency.
Is spelt flour an alternative to wheat flour?
Whole spelt flour, made from the entire grain, is a great alternative to wheat and you won’t taste the difference. While your spelt tortillas might have a slightly less elastic texture compared to wheat or corn versions, the flavor is remarkably similar, making them my fav’ healthy and delicious choice.
It has less gluten than wheat and is actually easy to digest for this reason. On the other side, it contains a lof of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Spelt flour has a higher protein content than white flour (always interesting if you have a vegan or plant-based lifestyle like me).
Finally spelt flour is a versatile baking ingredient, still light and airy. So this tortilla recipe is made with an ancient whole grain flour and is very nutritious.
A 2-main ingredients homemade tortilla recipe
To make these beautiful spelt flour tortillas, you need spelt flour and coconut yogurt. You could replace coconut yogurt by any other non dairy yogurt or any other yogurt you like. I add some salt, olive oil, dried thyme (or fresh), fresh ground pepper and 2-3 tablespoons of water to complete the mixture and to reach a subtle flavor.
I let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes over the counter to let the gluten “relax”. It will actually help you to roll it smoothly. So it is an important part of the recipe.
This recipe is your starting point! Feel free to experiment with the ingredients and tailor them to your personal taste.
No extra oil addition !
Because I use a non sticky skillet, I don’t need to add any oil to cook my tortilla. If your skillet is not really non sticky, you could brush it with a bit of olive oil. But not more than that.
Another reason why this homemade spelt flour tortilla recipe is my fav’ healthy tortilla recipe.
Storage
There’s nothing quite like a warm, freshly made tortilla! I love cooking them right before serving for that lovely texture.
If you’re short on time, freezing them is a great option. Just take them out the same day, and a quick warm-up in a pan before serving would do the job.
Pairing ideas for your homemade tortilla
- Vegan chili bowl
- Comforting curry coconut dhal
- Butternut, squash, kale and chickpeas curry
- Avocado, hummus or pumpkin puree, cubed tomato, quinoa or some tofu !
Healthy homemade spelt flour tortilla recipe and …
Soft, tasty, homemade and foldable !!
– Healthy greetings from Laetitia –
HOMEMADE SPELT FLOUR TORTILLA RECIPE
Ingredients
- 200 g spelt flour
- 150 g coconut yogurt, or soya
- 3 pinches Himalayan salt + fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 pinches dried thyme , or fresh
- 2 tbsp water
- Extra flour to dusting
Instructions
- Pour 200 g of spelt flour into a mixing bowl. Add the coconut yogurt, salt, olive oil, thyme and pepper. Using a wooden spoon (or spatula), mix it well together.
- Add 1 tablespoon of water first and mix it again. Add another tablespoon of water and use your hands to mix well until you have a slightly sticky dough.
- Next, gently knead the dough by hand for about 30 seconds, either within the bowl or on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
- Let the dough rest for 15 to 30 minutes (cover the bowl with a kitchen towel).
- Then, divide the dough into 4 equals part.
- Lightly dust your work surface with extra spelt flour. Gently flatten a dough ball with your hands. Then, using a rolling pin, carefully roll it into a round tortilla, rotating it frequently to prevent sticking. Add a small amount of flour as needed.
- Heat a non-sticky skillet over medium heat. Cook the tortilla for about 45 seconds on each side (or until you see air bubbles forming). Repeat it for the 3 other.
- Tip : keep them in the oven (50C fan), while you finish the filling and serve it warm.
