Easy Keto Almond Flour Tortillas Recipe
Introduction
These easy keto tortillas made with almond flour offer a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional tortillas. Soft, bendable, and quick to make, they’re perfect for wraps, tacos, or quesadillas while keeping your keto goals on track.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Pinch of salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Step 1: Blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor until a dough-like ball forms.
- Step 2: Remove the dough, cover it in plastic wrap, and knead it by hand for about one minute. Set aside to rest for 15 minutes. This resting step is important to achieve pliable tortillas.
- Step 3: Unwrap the dough and divide it into four equal small balls. Place each ball between two pieces of parchment paper and flatten it with your hand.
- Step 4: Roll each dough ball with a rolling pin until it reaches about 6 inches in diameter. Use a 6-inch bowl as a guide.
- Step 5: Remove the top parchment, place the bowl gently over the dough without pressing it down, and use a knife to trace around it. Remove the excess dough and save it for making an extra tortilla.
- Step 6: Repeat the rolling and trimming for the remaining dough balls. Use leftover scraps to form a fifth tortilla.
- Step 7: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla until its color changes from yellowish to off-white, about 30 seconds.
- Step 8: Flip and cook the other side for no more than 5 seconds to keep the tortillas soft and flexible. Repeat for all tortillas.
Tips & Variations
- If you don’t have xanthan gum, guar gum can be used as a substitute to help bind the dough.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs to the dough.
- Use parchment paper to roll out the dough to prevent sticking and make clean edges.
- Cook tortillas on medium heat to prevent burning while ensuring they cook evenly.
Storage
Store the cooked tortillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm them quickly in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 10-15 seconds per side. Avoid microwaving as it may make them dry and brittle.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Coconut flour behaves very differently and absorbs more liquid, so this recipe wouldn’t work well with it. Stick to almond flour for best results.
Why are my tortillas cracking when I fold them?
Resting the dough is key for flexibility. Also, avoid overcooking; only cook the second side for about 5 seconds. If they still crack, try kneading in a little extra water before resting.
PrintEasy Keto Almond Flour Tortillas Recipe
These Easy Keto Tortillas made with almond flour are a low-carb, gluten-free alternative perfect for wraps, tacos, or as a side. They come together quickly using simple ingredients and a quick stovetop cooking method, resulting in pliable, delicious tortillas perfect for keto and low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 tortillas 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ketogenic
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt (or season to your liking)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until a dough-like ball forms, ensuring all components are well incorporated.
- Knead and Rest Dough: Remove the dough from the processor, cover it with plastic wrap, and knead it by hand for about one minute. Let it rest for 15 minutes to improve the dough’s flexibility and tortilla pliability.
- Divide and Roll Out: Divide the rested dough into four equal small balls. Place each ball between two sheets of parchment paper and flatten with your hand. Use a rolling pin to roll out each dough ball to about 6 inches in diameter, testing size with a 6-inch bowl.
- Trim and Shape: Remove the top parchment sheet and gently place the 6-inch bowl over the dough without pressing down. Trace around the bowl with a knife to trim the edges, saving the excess dough for later use.
- Make Extra Tortilla: Use the extra trimmed dough scraps to form a fifth tortilla by rolling it out similarly to the others.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook Tortillas: Place each tortilla onto the hot skillet. Cook until the dough changes from a yellowish hue to an off-white, about 30 seconds. Flip and cook for an additional 5 seconds on the other side to maintain softness and pliability.
- Repeat: Cook the remaining tortillas following the same process, ensuring not to overcook to keep them soft.
Notes
- Do not skip resting the dough after kneading; this step improves tortilla flexibility.
- Cooking time is critical: avoid cooking the second side for more than 5 seconds to prevent dryness.
- You can reuse excess dough scraps by combining and re-rolling to make an additional tortilla.
- Use a non-stick skillet for even cooking and easy flipping.
- Season the tortillas lightly with salt or add other seasonings based on preference.
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