Cassava Flour Tortillas

🕒 Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 8 min
🍽 Serves: 8
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These cassava flour tortillas are a fantastic gluten-free alternative to traditional tortillas. They're pliable, delicious, and perfect for anyone looking to mix up their meal routine with something a little different.

Ingredients for Cassava Flour Tortillas

Cassava flour is a versatile, gluten-free flour made from the root of the cassava plant. It gives these tortillas their unique flavor and texture. Sea salt enhances the overall flavor without overpowering it. Baking powder adds a bit of fluffiness to keep the tortillas from being too dense. Olive oil provides moisture and a subtle richness. Finally, warm water is essential for bringing the dough together, making it pliable and easy to work with.

Tips & Tricks

  • If the dough feels too dry, add a bit more warm water, a teaspoon at a time.
  • Keep your rolling pin and surface lightly floured to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust the heat as needed; too high, and the tortillas will burn before cooking through.

Serving Suggestions

These tortillas are perfect for tacos or wraps stuffed with your favorite fillings. Try them with grilled vegetables and salsa for a fresh take, or use them as a base for breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs and avocado.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these tortillas ahead of time?
Absolutely! Store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.
What if I don’t have cassava flour?
Unfortunately, cassava flour is key to this recipe's unique texture. Substituting with another flour will change the results.

Cassava Flour Tortillas Recipe Walkthrough

First, grab a large mixing bowl and add your cassava flour, sea salt, and baking powder. Give them a good mix until they're well combined. Think of it as setting the stage for the rest of your ingredients to shine.

Next, pour in the olive oil and stir everything together. You want the mixture to become crumbly, almost like a coarse meal. This is your cue that the flour is absorbing the oil nicely.

Now, it's time to slowly introduce the warm water. Add it bit by bit, stirring all the while. You'll see the mixture start to come together into a dough. When it holds together without crumbling, you're on the right track.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 3-4 minutes. You’re aiming for a smooth, pliable dough that feels like a slightly firm playdough.

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. This is your chance to ensure each tortilla is roughly the same size, which helps them cook evenly.

Flatten each ball on a floured surface using a rolling pin. Roll them out to your desired thickness, remembering that thinner tortillas cook more quickly and are easier to wrap.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and let it cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until it’s lightly browned. You’re looking for those characteristic tortilla bubbles to form.

Once cooked, stack them under a clean towel to keep them warm and pliable until serving.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Easy to make with just five simple ingredients.
  • Gluten-free and grain-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
  • Soft and flexible, great for wraps, tacos, or even as a pizza base.
  • Quick to cook, ideal for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

2 cups cassava flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup warm water

Step-by-step Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cassava flour, sea salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
2. Add olive oil to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Gradually add warm water to the mixture, stirring continuously until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for about 3-4 minutes until smooth and pliable.
5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
6. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball into a thin, round tortilla using a rolling pin.
7. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place each tortilla in the skillet, cooking for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
8. Remove from heat and keep warm under a clean towel until ready to serve.

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