Gluten-Free Tortilla

Soft and flavorful gluten-free tortilla made with cassava flour, these are so similar to regular tortillas. They are grain-free, Vegan and so easy to make.

These tortillas are flaky, soft and pliable. Super flavorful with just 4 ingredients including water!

Making home-made flatbreads are the best! Soft, super fresh and easy to customize, these flatbreads are delicious.

When making flatbreads at home we can use multiple flours, different add-ins and varying thickness.

Tortillas, naan, pita, roti, puri etc are the popular flatbreads we make at home.

I make Indian breads day in and day out for every meal. However pita and tortillas are not made as often.

But when I make tortillas, I like to make them with different flours. While blue corn flour is my personal favorite to make them, here is a gluten-free, grain-free and Vegan version that we enjoy.

What is Tortilla

Tortilla is a Mexican thin unleavened flatbread that is used to make tacos, quesadillas, tostadas etc.

Generally made with flour, corn or other flours, these flatbreads are fairly easy and quick to make.

They need only a handful of ingredients, a tortilla press and a thick pan to come together. They need no proofing, no pre preparation or baking etc. It is a pretty easy recipe and the resulting tortillas are always soft and delicious.

This flatbread is perfect for SO many other recipes or to serve with fajita, beans or Mexican rice.

This Recipe of Gluten-Free Tortilla

• Is made with just Cassava flour as the base. It does not need any other flour, making the recipe gluten-free, grain-free and vegan.
• The only other ingredients we add are oil, warm water and salt. It simply cannot get simpler than that.
• Can be made before hand and served as needed. This recipe is great for meal prep and for any party or get together.
• The texture of the tortillas is SO similar to the regular ones; no one would guess they are made with cassava flour! Perfectly pliable, soft and delicious.

Make a big batch or a small one, this recipe works perfectly well either way. I like to make them in batches as the dough tends to dry out a little when made in bulk.

Using Cassava Flour in this recipe

In order to make these gluten-free tortillas we use Cassava flour. It is grain-free and paleo friendly. The texture of these tortillas is very different from other gluten-free tortillas.

Cassava root has a lot of fibre and so the tortillas made with this flour do retain its shape and do not crumble. They are strong for filling as tacos or using in other recipes.

From all the different brands that make cassava flour, this one is my favorite. I love the freshness of the flour in every packet.

Video Recipe

Ingredients to make these Gluten-free tortilla

Gluten-free flour: For this recipe I have used gluten-free cassava flour. It is easy to work with, grain-free and Vegan.

Various gluten-free flours work for the recipe. The amount of water and oil will vary based on the flour used.

Olive Oil: I like to use Olive oil to make the tortilla. Sunflower oil is a great option too.

Salt: A little bit of salt makes the dough tasty. I like to add some to the flour for all tortilla and flat bread recipes.

Water: I use warm water for the dough. It helps bring the dough well. Given that the flour does not have gluten, warm water is the game-changer for the recipe.

Cold water does not make the dough supple. Stick to warm water for this recipe.

Step by Step Instructions to make Gluten-Free Tortilla

1- Add flour, salt and oil in a bowl. Mix together.

2- Add warm water and mix.

3- Knead the dough together till it is smooth. It might take 10-12 minutes to get the dough together.

4- Then divide the dough into 6 equal parts.

5- Then place a parchment paper on a tortilla press. And press a dough ball on it.

6- Cover with another parchment paper. Close the press and flatten the dough to make the tortilla.

7- Open and remove the tortilla.

8- Heat a non-stick pan on medium high flame. Once it is hot, place the tortilla on it.

9- Turn the tortilla over once you see small bubbles (in about 1 minute) and cook the other other side.

10- Remove from flame and set aside. Then use as required.

Tips and Notes

• Use warm water to knead the dough. Boiling water will cook the cassava flour immediately and cold will not help with building gluten.
• These gluten-free tortillas are best made with a tortilla press. It is a little difficult to roll these with a rolling pin. I like this press for my tortillas.
• Season the flour with garlic powder, pepper powder or spices if you like. It can also be made with just salt.
• Do not cook the tortilla for a long time as they will turn crisp. Remove from pan when it is still pliable and soft.

Looking for more Mexican recipes? Here are some:

• Air Fryer Mexican Pizza Cups: These easy to make flaky cups with all the ingredients of Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza, these are amazing and super addictive!
• Instant Pot Mexican Rice: Make this easy recipe of Mexican Rice in the instant pot. It is a one pot recipe that is super delicious.
• Vegetarian Burrito Bowl: A mix of the most delicious Mexican recipes like beans, sour cream, lettuce, rice and guac, this bowl is one of my favorites.
• Instant Pot Spanish Quinoa: Replace rice with quinoa in this super delicious recipe and make a hearty meal in the Instant Pot.

This recipe is from the Otto's Naturals blog page.