My husband was very wary about making these with me, not to mention eating them, but to his surprise, he was really impressed! Don’t get me wrong, they are not your Abuelita’s homemade flour tortillas, but they definitely provide a wonderful alternative for those eating the Paleo way or for those who can’t tolerate gluten. The consistency was more like the Ethiopian bread, Injera, but they held up well to our fajitas and did not crumble. Having experimented with coconut flour pancakes and not liking the (crumbly) result, my husband actually wants to make these again, and that’s coming from the Taco Truck king, himself. We will definitely be making them again!
Paleo and Gluten-Free Tortillas with Coconut Flour
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Yield: 8
Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
8 egg whites
1/2 cup water
pinch of salt
coconut oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl and set it aside for 5 minutes to thicken and hydrate.
- Once pan or griddle is heated, LIGHTLY grease it with coconut oil (too much will make them crispy and bubbly).
- Pour slightly less than 1/4 cup of batter into middle of griddle, and smooth out, forming a nice circle (pouring in a spiral pattern may help).
- Once the edges just start to turn brown (about 1-2 minutes, but be sure to watch it closely), flip the tortilla with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer cooked tortillas to a plate with another plate on top, a tortilla warmer, or a folded towel to keep warm.
- Serve them with your favorite fixings for tacos, burritos, or as fajitas, like we did. Enjoy!
Notes: Be sure to not rush the hydration process, or else the texture will be wrong. When cooking, use a slightly lower heat setting (the lower side of medium), so you don’t get as many bubbles in your batter (bubbles will make them more likely to crumble and break).
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