Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is gluten-free tortillas made of? ›

Gluten-free tortillas are made with alternative flours that do not contain gluten, such as corn flour, rice flour, or chickpea flour. These flours are mixed with water, fat (such as oil or butter), and seasonings to form a dough.

Ingredients. Tapioca starch (53%), water, white corn masa flour (8%), stabilisers (glycerol, xanthan gum), quinoa flour (4%), amaranth flour, emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), salt.

Flours made from almonds or cassava (a root vegetable with a nutty flavor) are among the most common grain-free base ingredients for wraps. The brand Siete makes paleo-friendly cassava and almond flour wraps (although the almond is more of a taco-size tortilla than a full-size sandwich wrap).

If your dough is hard to manage (it falls apart) when you try to roll it into small balls or it cracks when you press it, then it's too dry. Test this by checking the edges of your pressed raw tortillas. If they're jagged and crackly, the dough lacks a bit of moisture.

Living gluten-free can be a challenge. It's important to know that peanuts, peanut butter, peanut flour and peanut oil are considered naturally gluten-free foods. Gluten is a form of protein found in wheat, barley and rye (2).

Sour Cream is gluten free. Sour Cream should be safe for patients with celiac and other gluten-related disorders. Fig's dietitians reviewed this note on sour cream.

Since everything at Taco Bell is made-to-order, it's easy to customize many items to fit your lifestyle. For example, replacing the flour tortilla in our Chicken Soft Taco for a crunchy taco shell accommodates a made-without-gluten diet. All our food is prepared in a common kitchen with food that contains gluten.

Generally, if you have any of these conditions, 100% corn tortillas are your best option, because they're gluten-free.

Gluten/Allergens

Yes. Our corn products are made with 100% corn masa and/or corn flour; no wheat flour or wheat ingredients are added. These products include corn tortillas, corn chips, and tostadas. Our chorizo is also gluten-free.

When it comes to nutrition, corn tortillas have the advantage of being made from whole grains, with fewer calories, sodium, and carbs but more fiber than flour tortillas. They're also gluten-free. As for cooking and eating, some people complain that corn tortillas break easily.

Is it cheaper to make or buy flour tortillas? ›

If you had to go buy all the ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, oil) you'd end up paying more than what a package of tortillas cost. But, you could make hundreds compared to a package that may contain 12. So long term, after you already have the ingredients in your pantry, it would be cheaper.

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.

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

gluten-free breads cook better at a lower temperature because they retain so much moisture, so by decreasing the temperature, you allow it to rise without cooking too fast and the extended cooking time will alow it to dry out a little more and help to set the structure.

Almond flour tortillas can be delicate and may tear if not handled with care. To prevent breakage, use a rolling pin to evenly roll out the dough on parchment paper. Avoid rolling it too thin, as this can increase the risk of tearing.