Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (2024)

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Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (1) Tortillas are a big part of my family’s culture. I know you can’t tell but I am hispanic. I grew up eating lots of corn and flour tortillas. I love to scoop up delicious stew with tortillas. These tortillas are perfect for fish tacos, burritos and any yumminess you would need a tortilla for. My daughter loves these so much that she started rolling them out herself! She did not want to wait for me! They are that easy to make! Let me show you how easy it is to make these gluten free tortillas with this step by step tutorial. For all you visual learners, watch me make these delicious gluten free/Paleo Tortillas below:

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Some key ingredients you will need are finely ground blanched almond flour, tapioca flourand xanthan gum. My current favorite brand for buying flour isAnthony Goods, they have the best prices, mostly organic flours, certified gluten free and great quality! After making the dough in a mixer, roll into 6 balls, I made a double batch so I have more in my ziplock below. Store in a ziplock between rolling so they do not dry out. You can also store in the refrigerator for a few days until ready to use. Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (2) Next, flour up your surface with tapioca flour and press dough down into a disc. Try to press the edges down. This will prevent the edges from cracking. Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (3) Roll out the dough to about 8-10 inches with a wooden rolling pin. They are medium sized tortillas. Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (4) Roll out to about 1/8 inch thick. Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (5) Heat on a cast iron griddle. I love a cast iron griddlebecause it heats quickly and evenly. Tortillas work best on cast iron, trust me on this one! (Sorry the lighting is horrible in the photo above but I want you to get the visual picture). My heat is medium-low. After placing a tortilla on the skillet, it starts to slowly form bubbles and then they puff up really nice. It takes about 45 seconds on the first side and then 30-45 on the second side. You want little brown spots throughout. Do not overheat or the tortillas will crack when you fold them. Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (6) Place your tortillas in a towel lined with aluminum foil or tortilla warmerto keep soft, this is a must! My tortilla warmer actually steams the tortillas and keeps them warm all throughout dinner! Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (7) They fold perfectly into a burrito. My daughter loves quesadillas, my son loves these with avocado and bacon and my favorite it to have them with my Paleo Chili and avocado. Yum! You can wrap these in a paper towel and then cover in aluminum to pack for a lunch box. Your kids will be pleased! Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (8) For more delicious healthy gluten free/Paleo-ish meals, please subscribe below. You will get my free Paleo Breakfast E-Book as my gift to you and new recipes straight to your inbox!

Check out these delicious recipes we use these gluten free tortillas with:

Thai Shrimp Curry to be scooped up with these yummy tortillas Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (9) Paleo Friendly Chocolate Chili (Whole30)for burritos Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (10) Gluten Free Beer Battered Fishfor fish

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  • Author: Ester Perez
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tortillas 1x
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Gluten Free Tortillas are soft, flexible and delicious! The best grain free tortilla recipe! Gluten free, Dairy free and grain free.

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Instructions

  1. To a large mixing bowl orKitchenAid mixer using flat beater attachment, add blanched almond flour, tapioca flour, salt and xanthan gum. Whisk until all lumps are removed.
  2. Add honey and hot water slowly while mixing. Watch the dough incorporate and press the dough between your fingers. It should feel like soft play dough and not stick to your hand. Add more tapioca flour or hot water accordingly until you get the right texture.
  3. Dust your hands with tapioca flour and gather dough into a ball. Separate into 3 equal amounts, divide that into two more amounts. You should have 6 pieces of dough. Roll dough into 6 equal balls and store in a plastic wrap until ready to roll out.
  4. Dust surface with tapioca flour and place a ball of dough in the center. Press down slightly and more on edges. See photo above.
  5. Dust top of dough with tapioca flour and roll out with a wooden rolling pin to about 8 inches.
  6. Heat a cast iron griddle to medium low heat.
  7. When skillet is hot, add tortilla. Flip once bubbles have formed and fully puffed, about 45 seconds.
  8. Heat on other side another 30-45 seconds or until brown spots have formed underneath.
  9. Place in tortilla warmer until ready to serve to prevent them from getting stiff and repeat steps 4-8 with remaining dough. Store tortillas in a ziplock bag in the fridge until ready to use and reheat on a skillet before serving.

Notes

Optional: Add a drizzle of olive or avocado oil to the mixture.

  • Prep Time: 11 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 mins

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FAQs

What are gluten free tortillas made of? ›

Making gluten-free tortillas at home is super easy! With just five simple ingredients, you can make soft gluten-free flour tortillas in just a few minutes. All you need is gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, water, and vegetable oil.

Does Trader Joe's have gluten free tortillas? ›

Trader Joe's Gluten Free Tortillas Made With Quinoa Flour.

Why are my homemade tortillas not flexible? ›

Adjust heat as you cook if tortillas cook too slowly or quickly. Transfer cooked tortillas into tortilla warmer, or wrap in a kitchen towel, or in a closed paper towel lined container. This will make them soft and pliable.

How do you make gluten free less crumbly? ›

4. Add extra liquid: Gluten-free flours tend to absorb more liquid than regular flour, so you may need to add more liquid to your recipes to compensate. This can help to keep your baked goods moist and prevent them from becoming dry and crumbly. 5.

Why are my homemade tortillas crumbling? ›

When mixing the masa, work it with your hands. If it seems to dry, add a little more water a tablespoon at a time. Too much water, and you will not be able to peel the tortilla from the paper in the press. Too little water and your tortilla will crumble when pressed.

Do gluten free tortillas need to be refrigerated? ›

Storage: Refrigeration is NOT required but we do recommend storing them in a cool, dry place with the package properly sealed.

Is sourdough bread gluten-free? ›

Sourdough is not gluten free, but we know that many people with IBS, gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity can tolerate sourdough bread. This is because the methods used to make sourdough break down some of the gluten in the flour so it is easier to digest. Think of sourdough as low-gluten rather than gluten-free.

Are mission flour tortillas gluten-free? ›

These soft taco flour tortillas are gluten free, vegan-friendly, and have no artificial colors. Our tortilla wraps can stack up to any meal and bring an extra 5g of dietary fiber per serving to the table.

Are almond flour tortillas gluten free? ›

These almond flour tortillas use just a few simple ingredients, and are soft, pliable, low-carb, gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan.

Can you eat corn tortillas on a gluten free diet? ›

Corn tortillas are a healthier alternative to flour tortillas. They provide more whole grains and have built-in portion control because they're typically smaller. They're also gluten-free and thus suitable for people who cannot tolerate gluten.

Which brand of corn tortillas are gluten free? ›

El Comal 30ct Mini-Yellow Corn Ranchera (Gluten Free) tortillas have the traditional “taco” size with the amazing yellow corn flavor. Create chicken, pork, beef or even ahi tuna tacos with a unique flavor of gluten free yellow corn.

Is it better to make homemade tortillas with butter or oil? ›

Flour tortillas made with corn oil are delicious because ALL homemade tortillas are delicious. But, using butter makes them even better. Not just a little bit better. A LOT better.

What does baking powder do to tortillas? ›

Baking powder: Baking powder acts as a leavener, giving the tortillas a slightly pillowy texture. Salt: Salt enhances the overall flavor of the flour tortillas. Lard: Lard, a common baking ingredient in Mexican cuisine, adds flavor and helps create the perfect flour tortilla texture.

How do you keep homemade flour tortillas from getting hard? ›

Oil NOT shortening makes for a more elastic and still moist (goodbye dry flour tortillas!) tortilla. You don't need lard or anything fancy. Just good ol' vegetable oil does the trick perfectly!

How do you keep gluten free dough from falling apart? ›

To successfully make a gluten-free pie crust that won't fall apart, add one egg to your dry ingredients before adding any water. Fully combine the egg and then add only the amount of water you need to form the dough.

How do you keep tortillas from crumbling? ›

Steam corn tortillas in the microwave so they stay pliable and don't split under the weight of taco fillings. Wrap a stack of tortillas in damp paper towels or a damp kitchen towel, then wrap in plastic wrap or place in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent).

How do you keep gluten free bread from collapsing? ›

Find the perfect rise time and place.

The longer you can let your bread rise, the better it will taste and the less likely it will be to collapse … to a point.

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