Cassava Flour Toritillas
(Originally published 30 May 2016 at https://cornfreehippie.com)
I have tried several tortilla recipes from those calling for oat flour to those calling for coconut and / or almond flours and these are my all time favorite not only because they have a mild flavor reminiscent of wheat tortillas, but because they are the most flexible paleo tortilla I have made.
This recipe is versatile enough to be used as an empanada shell and even a pie crust. I have tried several versions of the recipe and can offer the following conclusions:
(1) Arrowroot flour can be used in up to a 1 to 1 ratio in relationship to the cassava flour.
(2) Using 1/2 cup tapioca flour and 1 cup cassava flour works, but a rather sticky dough results and it is best to coat the ball in cassava flour in order to prevent the dough from sticking to the press.
(3) The fat used can be avocado or coconut oil or a combination with good results.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cassava flour
1/4 tsp. sea salt
4 Tbsp. avocado oil or coconut oil
1 cup warm water
Method
Place all ingredients in food processor.
Pulse until a large dough ball forms.
Remove from bowl & form into balls of desired size.
Press each ball using a tortilla press.
Cook on a comal until bubbles begin to form & flip.
Cook until desired texture is reached.
