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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

How to make gluten-free tortillas not fall apart? ›

Only cook the tortillas for a very short time (around 1 minute total if the pan is hot enough), so watch for when the tortilla starts to bubble with air, then flip to the other side to cook for a few seconds only – cook less than you would think you need.

Can I just replace flour with gluten-free flour? ›

If the original recipe calls for 260 grams of all-purpose flour, substitute with 260 grams of your blend. Beat the batter more. Because gluten-free flours provide less structure than all-purpose, the batter or dough you make with them may require more beating than that which you are accustomed.

Which gluten-free flour is best for baking? ›

What's the best gluten-free flour for baking? Bob's Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking mix is my favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for baking. It has a mild texture and plenty of "stick" thanks to a blend of sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, and sorghum flour, plus some starches and xanthan gum.

Are gluten-free tortillas better for you? ›

Gluten-Free Tortillas Are Part of a Balanced Diet

These tortillas often contain alternative grains like corn or rice, which can provide different nutrients than traditional wheat tortillas. Many gluten-free tortillas have additional vitamins and minerals, further contributing to a balanced diet.

How do you make gluten-free less crumbly? ›

One of the most common gluten-free baking tips is “let your batter rest”. Letting the batter rest gives the gluten-free flours and starches more time to absorb the moisture. In theory, it will turn your dry, crumbly cakes into delicious, moist masterpieces.

Do I need to add xanthan gum to gluten-free flour? ›

Without xanthan gum in a gluten-free bread or cake recipe for instance, the dough or batter would be dry and crumbly and would not rise, despite the presence of a leavening agent.

What is the trick to baking with gluten-free flour? ›

Gluten-free flours often contain fine starches, so they absorb more liquid than conventional flour. To address this, gluten-free recipes usually call for more liquid and produce looser batters. They may also call for a larger quantity of leavening, like baking powder, to help add volume and lighten the texture.

Can I use baking powder instead of xanthan gum? ›

In any case, xanthan gum and baking powder/baking soda fulfil completely different roles in gluten free baking: xanthan gum is a binder (acting as a “glue” that holds your bakes together), and baking powder and baking soda are raising or leavening agents, making your bakes nice and fluffy.

Is Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour good for yeast? ›

It works well in recipes that call for baking powder or yeast, making it a versatile product you'll reach for time and time again. At Bob's Red Mill, we're proud of our wide range of gluten free products.

Does oatmeal have gluten? ›

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

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.

Does anyone make gluten-free wraps? ›

Sunfood Superfoods Raw Vegan Coconut Wraps

These wraps are non-GMO, gluten-free and raw and are made with just three ingredients, similar to the Nuco wraps. Reviewers online feel that they make a great alternative to traditional corn wraps and work well with both sweet and savory fillings.

Do corn tortillas have less gluten than flour tortillas? ›

Next, it's shaped, flattened into thin disks, and baked to create a tortilla! If you're carb-conscious, corn tortillas tend to have fewer carbs, less fat, and more fiber than flour tortillas. They are also a whole-grain food that's gluten-free and celiac-friendly. We love an inclusive meal moment!

How do you keep tortillas from falling apart? ›

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 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.

Why do gluten free wraps break? ›

It's true that some gluten free wraps break if you stuff them too full, but the best ones hold together pretty well and don't leave you with your sandwich filling all over your lap.

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