Cassava Flour Tortillas (Gluten-Free Tortillas)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 tortillas
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Calories
112 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Cassava Flour Tortillas (Gluten-Free Tortillas)
Description
The Cassava Flour Tortillas recipe involves mixing cassava flour with salt, leavening agents, and oil before adding warm water to create a soft, pliable dough similar to Play-Doh. The dough is divided, rolled into balls, and then flattened into tortillas using either a press or rolling pin between parchment paper. Cooking them in an enameled cast iron or ceramic non-stick pan ensures even heat and prevents sticking. The result is a flexible, gluten-free tortilla dough that can be used as a wrap or base for various fillings.
The combination of cream of tartar and baking soda helps create a slight lift and tenderness without gluten. The oil adds moisture and improves texture. The use of warm water helps hydrate the cassava flour thoroughly, allowing for better dough elasticity and handling. The dough can be adjusted by adding more flour if sticky or more water if dry to achieve the correct consistency.
These tortillas can be cooked fresh or cooled and frozen with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. They freeze well and reheat nicely, making them convenient for meal prep. They pair well with a variety of fillings, making them suitable for wraps or tacos for those avoiding gluten.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cassava flour lightly packed (see notes below)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, ghee, or palm shortening
- ⅔ cup water warm
Instructions
- Add the cassava flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar to large bowl and mix together.
- Add the oil and knead into the dry ingredients for a minute. The mixture will be dry and crumbly.
- Add the warm water and knead together for 2 to 3 minutes. At first the dough will be wet and sticky, but as the cassava flour absorbs the water it will become dryer and more pliable. The texture should be similar to soft Play-Doh. If it's too sticky, add a bit more cassava flour. And if it's too dry, add a bit more water.
- When you have a mound of dough, roll it into a log shape in the bowl (like a tube of cookie dough). Then, slice it into 6 pieces. Take each piece and roll into a ball.
- If you have a tortilla press, take each ball of dough, place it between two pieces of parchment paper and press into a flat tortilla (this method is much easier). Without a tortilla press, take each ball of dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll out into an approximate 6-inch circle.
- Heat a non-stick pan or flat griddle on medium-high heat. As the dry pan heats up, place one tortilla in the pan and cook for approximately one minute. Flip the tortilla and cook the other side for an additional minute. Continue cooking all tortillas and transfer to a plate with a paper towel.
- Eat immediately or freeze in batches for future use.
Notes
- Use any cooking fat: palm shortening, olive oil, butter, or ghee work well.
- Lightly packing cassava flour gives about 150 grams per cup; adjust water or flour to achieve a soft dough like Play-Doh.
- Cook tortillas in an enameled cast iron or ceramic non-stick pan for best results.
- To freeze, cool tortillas, separate them with parchment paper, and store in an airtight container or bag.
- Using a tortilla press with parchment paper streamlines shaping the dough into thin, even rounds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6tortillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tortilla | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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