Mexican · Baking

Almond Flour Tortillas

Pliable tortillas made from almond flour, melted mozzarella and an egg, rolled thin and cooked in a dry pan. Eight tortillas in 25 minutes, with no wheat.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 25 min total Serves 8 servings Medium
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How to Cook Almond Flour Tortillas

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  1. Put the almond flour and mozzarella in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for 30 seconds more, until the cheese has melted.

  2. Add the egg, garlic powder and salt and stir quickly until a dough forms. Knead it briefly with damp hands, then leave it for 5 minutes.

  3. Divide the dough into eight balls. Roll each one between two sheets of baking parchment to a round about 15 cm across.

  4. Heat a dry non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until the surface bubbles and flecks of gold appear. Stack under a clean cloth as they finish.

What Can Go Wrong

  1. Keep the dough warm. If it stiffens, microwave it for 10 seconds and knead it again.
  2. Peel the top sheet of parchment off slowly so that the round stays whole.
  3. Do not overcook them; a crisp tortilla cracks when folded.

The Short Version

Roll between parchment. Sandwich the dough between two sheets of baking parchment and it turns from a sticky lump into a thin round that peels off cleanly.

Melted mozzarella is the glue. Heated with the almond flour, the cheese turns the crumbs into a stretchy dough that behaves like masa or flour dough, and the egg binds it. Knead it briefly with damp hands first. The dough is sticky straight from the bowl, so let it rest for five minutes and do not add more flour. Cook in a dry pan over medium heat until the surface bubbles and freckles.

They are more delicate than a wheat tortilla. Fill them with something not too wet, and fold rather than roll if you want to keep them whole. They are fine for tacos, quesadillas and a breakfast wrap. Stack the cooked tortillas under a clean cloth so they stay soft, and use a skillet rather than a griddle, since it holds the heat evenly.

What to Serve It With

Shredded chicken and salsa · Grilled steak and peppers · Scrambled eggs and avocado

Leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, with parchment between the layers. Reheat for 20 seconds in a dry pan.

Questions People Ask

How long does Almond Flour Tortillas take to make?

About 25 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 8.

What are the key tips for making Almond Flour Tortillas?

Keep the dough warm. If it stiffens, microwave it for 10 seconds and knead it again. Peel the top sheet of parchment off slowly so that the round stays whole. Do not overcook them; a crisp tortilla cracks when folded.

What should I serve with Almond Flour Tortillas?

Shredded chicken and salsa; Grilled steak and peppers; Scrambled eggs and avocado.

How should Almond Flour Tortillas be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, with parchment between the layers. Reheat for 20 seconds in a dry pan.

Is Almond Flour Tortillas suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Almond Flour Tortillas?

About 182 kcal per serving, with 9 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

182Calories
9gProtein
5gCarbs
14gFat
2gFibre
1gSugar
200mgSodium

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