Cassava Flour Tortillas

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I’ve made just about every kind of gluten-free tortilla out there, and these cassava flour tortillas are hands down the easiest. Thanks to the naturally starchy root of the cassava plant, the flour creates soft, slightly chewy tortillas with just the right amount of flexibility.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Keyword: cassava flour tortillas

Servings: tortillas

Author: Ashley Barbey

Equipment

1 cast iron skillet

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups cassava flour
1/3 cup tapioca flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ teaspoon xanthan gum
4 tablespoons butter melted (can also use coconut oil)
¾ cup very hot/boiling water

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cassava flour, tapioca flour, salt, and xanthan gum.
Stir in the melted butter and hot water until thoroughly combined. Make sure everything is well incorporated so there isn’t any grittiness from unmixed flour in the cooked tortillas, about 1 ½-2 minutes. You should be able to press into the dough, and it should not stick to your finger.
Divide the dough into 10 balls, about 43g each. The dough may be a little loose, but it will continue to firm up. Cover the dough balls with a damp towel and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes, to firm up a bit.
Place each dough ball between two pieces of parchment paper and press down lightly to form a thick disc.
You can use a tortilla press if you have it, otherwise, roll the dough into a 6” circle, about 1/8” thick.
Repeat with the remaining dough balls. Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Working on one at a time, remove the tortillas from the parchment and carefully lay them into the pan. Cook for 45-60 seconds, flip the tortilla with a spatula, and cook an additional 45-60 seconds. Serve warm with your favorite fillings and toppings.

Notes

I stack the tortillas in a clean kitchen towel as they come off the pan. It keeps them soft and steamy—no one likes a stiff tortilla.
Cassava flour is pretty mild, so I don’t skimp on salt or fat. Sometimes, I even mix in garlic powder or spices to give them a little something extra.

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