Gluten-Free Almond Tortillas

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Gluten-Free Almond Tortillas

For Dessert : Top them with almond butter and fresh strawberries for a healthy treat.

Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp whole Psyllium husks (not psyllium husk powder)
  • 1 cup warm water (not hot)
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup fine ground purple cornmeal (or yellow works too)
  • ½ cup potato starch
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • <strong>Seasonings (If you’d like flavored tortillas)</strong>
  • Onion Garlic Tortillas: ½ tsp onion granules and ¼ tsp garlic granules
  • Herb Tortillas: 2 tsp all purpose organic seasoning
  • Pepper Tortillas: ¼ tsp black pepper + ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Spicy and Smoky tortillas: ¼ tsp chipotle powder + ½ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl whisk together the psyllium husk and water. Set aside to gel for about 2 minutes.
  2. In another bowl mix together the almond flour, cornmeal, potato starch and salt. Add the gelled psyllium husk, and mix together with a large spoon or spatula, and then knead with clean hands for 3-5 minutes, ensuring no dry bits are left. The mixture will seem dry at first, but it will come together after kneading, feeling firm and pliable.
  3. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, then roll into balls.
  4. Place one dough ball between two pieces of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin or tortilla press, roll or press into a 5-inch circle. If rolling or pressing all the tortillas before cooking, leave them in their layers of parchment paper.
  5. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat until hot. (If it is not a seasoned cast iron skillet or other kind of nonstick pan, spritz with nonstick spray). Carefully peel off the top layer of parchment paper, then the bottom one, and place into the skillet.
  6. Cook the tortilla for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom is browned in spots (when you lift the tortilla with a spatula). Flip the tortilla and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes longer until golden brown in spots. Don’t cook them too long or they’ll dry out and get crispy. Wrap the cooked tortillas in a clean dish towel to keep warm (if serving right away), or place on a cooling rack if eating later.