Just 4 ingredients stand between you and your taco, quesadilla, enchilada, and (mini) burrito dreams coming true! Bonus? They’re vegan, grain-free, and SO versatile. Let us show you how it’s done!
What is Cassava Flour?
Cassava flour is a naturally gluten-free flour made from a tuberous root grown in tropical regions. Some call the tuber cassava, while others know it as manioc or yuca, among other names. It’s a staple food in many countries located in the tropics. Unlike tapioca flour, which is made using only the starchy pulp of cassava, cassava flour utilizes the whole root. It supplies a beneficial type of fiber called resistant starch and contains minerals such as potassium and calcium. Cassava flour is used around the world to make breads, tortillas, cakes, and more. The following is our favorite way to use cassava flour to make tortillas that resemble classic wheat flour tortillas!
How to Make Cassava Flour Tortillas
This recipe begins with combining cassava flour, tapioca starch, and sea salt. While cassava is the primary flour, the addition of a little tapioca starch helps ensure these tortillas fold without cracking and creates a pleasantly chewy texture. The remaining ingredients include warm water to help the mixture form into a dough and oil or vegan butter for both flavor and texture. When everything is combined, the texture resembles Play-Doh (FUN)! Since brands of cassava flour vary slightly in their absorbency, you can adjust the dough by adding a little more water if it’s too dry or more cassava flour if it’s too sticky. It should look like the photo above! Once the dough is the right texture, it’s time to roll into tortillas! We found that rolling out from the center and turning the parchment (rather than using a back-and-forth motion) prevents the tortillas from sticking to the parchment paper, tearing, or being uneven in thickness. The last step is to cook the rolled-out dough in a hot cast iron or non-stick skillet for about 30 seconds per side. You’ll know the pan is hot enough if air bubbles appear within that time frame. If they don’t, try turning up the heat for the next one! You’ll be a tortilla-making PRO in no time! We hope you LOVE these cassava flour tortillas! They’re:SoftChewyFoldableTearableFillableButtery& SO delicious! They have a neutral flavor, making them great for everything from tacos to quesadillas, enchiladas, (mini) burritos, and more.
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