Homemade Tortillas with Amaranth Flour

Name: Homemade Tortillas with Amaranth Flour
Cook time: 41 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 8 tortillas
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of HerbaZest Aguaje Powder; 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour; 2/3 cups of water (warm); 1/4 cup of vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon of baking powder; 1 teaspoon of salt

Updated: April 14, 2026

3.2(5 ratings)

Homemade tortillas are not only easy and quick, but will also give you endless options for delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals throughout the week. This particular tortilla recipe is richer in complete protein and micronutrients thanks to the addition of amaranth.

Servings

8 tortillas

Total time

41min

Cook time

41min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup of HerbaZest Amaranth Flour
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
2/3 cups of water (warm)
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt

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Directions

Add the flours, baking powder, and salt to a medium size bowl. Give it a mix.
Add the oil and warm water and mix them in with a fork.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and need it for a few minutes until a smooth dough forms. Add more flour if it seems too wet.
Shape dough into a ball, cover it with kitchen towel, and let sit for 20 minutes.
Then divide it into 8 equal parts, form each part into a ball, and then roll each ball (working one at a time) into a thin circle.
Fry your tortilla on a lightly greased skillet for about 45 seconds on each side. Repeat with the rest of dough.

Use these homemade tortillas with amaranth flour in your wraps, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, and more!