Gf Tortillas

350 g King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour

30 g tapioca starch (adds flexibility)

8 g xanthan gum (about 2 tsp, even though the KA flour contains some)

8 g baking powder (2 tsp)

6 g fine salt (1 tsp)

8 g sugar (2 tsp)

60 g lard (traditional and the softest) or 60 g butter or 50 g avocado oil

260-280 g hot water (about 120-130°F)

Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly.
Cut in the lard until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in 260 g hot water and mix.
Let rest 10 minutes.
If crumbly, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until soft like Play-Doh.
Divide into 12 balls (about 60 g each).
Cover and let rest another 15-20 minutes.
Press between parchment using a tortilla press or roll to about ⅛ inch thick.
Cook on a dry cast iron skillet over medium-high heat: 30-45 seconds, Flip, 30-45 seconds, Flip one final time for 10-15 seconds if needed.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🫓Tortillas

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions📆Everyday🌮Taco Night

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m