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Best Gluten Free Flour Tortilla Recipe-soft, flexible and perfect for packing burritos for school lunches! These gluten free flour tortillas are easy to make. I will show you step by step how to make the gluten free flour tortillas.

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After mixing together your gluten free flour and wet ingredients, divide your dough into 7 ball of dough. Dust generously with tapioca flour.

For thinner tortillas, divide dough into 8 balls.

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Roll the dough out and place a 9” plate on top and cut out with a sharp knife.

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Place onto a hot cast iron skillet. I keep my flame on low-medium heat. When you see bubbles begin to form, flip over.

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Once flipped, gently press on the tortilla. This helps the gluten free tortilla steam through and create more bubbles.

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I used a lot of tapioca flour so I dusted some off with a pastry brush.

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These gluten free flour tortillas are nice and golden.

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What I like about these tortillas is that they are HUGE! Which makes them perfect for school lunches.

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Oh what have a nice flavor these gluten free flour tortillas have! The addition of honey gives them a hint of sweetness that my kiddos really enjoy!

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These gluten free flour tortillas are soft and flexible, perfect for tacos, enchiladas, burritos and more!

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They can hold a lot of food inside! Feel free to load them up!

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No more missing out on burritos! Gluten free burritos here I come!

Making gluten free tortillas is my specialty, check out my other 3 tortilla recipes which are also grain free:

Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe (Grain Free), Paleo Tortilla’s 2.0 (Nut Free/Gluten Free/Dairy Free), Homemade Gluten Free Spinach Tortillas

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  • Author: Ester Perez
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 7 nine inch tortillas 1x
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Best Gluten Free Flour Tortilla Recipe-soft, flexible and perfect for packing burritos for school lunches! These gluten free flour tortillas are easy to make. I will show you step by step how to make the gluten free flour tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour
  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3 Tablespoons avocado oil or light olive oil
  • 3/4 Tablespoon honey or coconut nectar
  • tapioca flour for dusting about 3 Tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Heat cast iron skillet to medium low heat.
  2. Heat water until it is simmering.
  3. Whisk together gluten free flour, xanthan gum, salt and baking powder.
  4. Measure water and stir in oil and honey.
  5. Slowly add hot water to flour while mixing. I use a stand mixer, a dough whisk will work too.
  6. Mix dough well, it will be slightly sticky.
  7. Flour your hands with tapioca flour and separate dough into 7 balls for thicker tortillas and 8 balls for thinner tortillas.
  8. Generously flour surface and rolling pin with tapioca flour. Roll out tortillas to 9” round. Dust with tapioca flour during rolling and flip so tortillas do not stick to surface. I use a 9” plate to cut out the shape of the tortillas. Then add remaining dough to next ball.
  9. Place tortilla onto hot griddle. When bubbles form, flip with a spatula.
  10. Gently press on tortilla with spatula so large bubbles form. Flip. Tortilla is ready when both sides have light brown spots. Dust off tapioca flour with a pastry brush.
  11. Place tortilla in a tortilla warmer to keep warm.
  12. Repeat steps 8-11 until all tortillas are cooked.
  13. Store leftovers in a large ziplock bag at room temperature and reheat on a cast iron skillet.

Notes

  • Dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge up to 3 days. That way you can have hot tortillas when needed.
  • If tortilla begins to burn while cooking, reduce the flame, it is too hot.
  • If tortilla sticks to the pan while cooking, add more tapioca flour while rolling and reduce heat.
  • If you see translucent parts on the tortilla, press down with a spatula so it cooks through, flip and press on same spot.
  • If dough is too sticky, work in a little tapioca flour with your hands a teaspoon at a time.
  • When packing burritos for lunch, wrap in parchment paper and then in another layer of foil. This will keep the tortillas soft and warm. We use these for bean and rice burritos for kids lunches and they hold for several hours.
  • Nutrition data is for 1 tortilla based on 7 nine inch tortillas plus the 3 Tablespoons of tapioca flour for dusting. If you make 8 tortillas out of this recipe, then the carbs reduces down to 14.4 grams and the sugars reduce down to 1.6 grams per tortilla.
  • These tortillas are best made fresh so I recommend keeping dough in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Use a tortilla warmer to keep tortillas warm during a meal. I prefer the round insulated fabric tortilla warmers.
  • Prep Time: 23 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins

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FAQs

Is gluten-free tortilla good for you? ›

Gluten-Free Tortillas Are Digestion-Friendly

Since they don't have these gluten proteins, these tortillas are easier on the digestive system. By removing the cause of the discomfort, individuals can enjoy their meals without worrying about the potential digestive problems that may follow.

How do you make store bought flour tortillas more pliable? ›

Stick them in a bag with a damp paper towel and microwave for a minute, or use a steamer basket. Option 2. Gently heat them in a *dry* pan if you want to make tacos or a burrito. Will help to make them pliable, doubly so if you're using store-bought corn tortillas instead of flour.

What is the healthiest tortilla? ›

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.

How do you get gluten free flour to bind? ›

Xanthan Gum

It serves many roles in gluten-free baking. Because gluten-free flours have less protein than wheat flours and are not capable of forming the same network required to stretch and surround starch granules, they need reinforcement. Xanthan gum strengthens these networks and also makes them more elastic.

Why do my homemade flour tortillas fall apart? ›

Originally Answered: Why are my tortillas falling apart when I try to cook them? Your dough is too dry. Try adding more water or a little oil to the batter.

Does peanut butter contain gluten? ›

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).

Are Doritos gluten-free? ›

The final verdict: Are Doritos safe to eat if you're gluten-free? Most Doritos flavors aren't gluten-free; the only one that does earn the gluten-free label is the Simply White Organic Cheddar Doritos.

Why are gluten-free wraps so expensive? ›

Primarily, because they are manufactured by small, dedicated-gluten free companies, using higher quality and/or more expensive ingredients. Also, supply and demand. Always.

How to make tortillas taste like restaurant? ›

10 Tips For Making Store-Bought Tortillas Taste Restaurant...
  1. Char them. ...
  2. Toast them in the oven. ...
  3. Fry them. ...
  4. Add water before warming. ...
  5. Steam them to keep them moist. ...
  6. Heat flour tortillas in butter. ...
  7. If you must use a microwave, wrap tortillas in plastic or a damp towel. ...
  8. Heat in large batches in the oven.
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Why do you put baking powder in 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.

Why do my flour tortillas get hard after cooking? ›

If you overcook them, the tortillas will become hard, but you also don't want to undercook the dough. As a safety net, you can place your tortillas in tin foil to let them gently continue to cook after you've removed them (via Baking Needs).

Are tortillas more fattening than bread? ›

A one-ounce slice of bread typically contains 75 to 100 calories. Corn tortillas, the traditional choice for tacos and enchiladas, generally have 60 to 65 calories in each small six-inch piece. Flour tortillas are slightly higher in calories because they contain added fat to make them softer and easier to roll.

Are spinach wraps healthier than bread? ›

There isn't much nutritional difference between bread and wraps. Both contain similar ingredients, except the bread is leavened with yeast and a wrap is flat. The Nutrition Facts labels show similar nutritional profiles for one wrap and two slices of commercially baked bread.

Are homemade tortillas healthier than store bought? ›

Not only do they taste great, but making them at home allows you to control the ingredients they're made with, so there's no binders, refined seed oils (like the typical soybean or canola oil) or other additives.

How do you keep wraps from falling apart? ›

Secure the Wrap with Foil

This helps hold everything together, especially if you're not planning on eating the wrap right away. Just be sure to keep the wrap refrigerated until you're ready to eat.

How do you make gluten free bread less crumbly? ›

The gluten in traditional flour is what gives dough its stickiness. Without it, gluten-free products can be dry and crumbly. There is a way to compensate for this however — use xanthan gum. Some bakers also use gelatin or agar.

How do you make wraps that don't break? ›

Avoid the disappointment and mess of an exploding or crumbling wrap by selecting a strong, but flexible, outer layer. Tortillas are the usual choice, but crepes and greens are great options too. Use Boston Bibb or Romaine lettuce leaves for their size, shape and crunch.

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