Keto Tortilla Recipe
After going on a ketogenic diet, this keto tortilla recipe should be one of the first things you learn. It will help you start to enjoy eating all of the things you used to eat with bread or chips that you can't eat anymore since they're not the same on their own, from cheeses to dips to salsa. While these may have a slightly different texture and flavor than the tortillas you're used to, keto tortillas are quickly becoming a favorite staple. And they're easy to make.
These keto tortillas can be used for anything a regular tortilla would be used for. That means burritos, tacos, tortilla chips, tortilla bowls - anything you can think of! You will be quite pleased that you can start enjoying things like guacamole again once you learn this recipe. It may take a few tries to get the dough just right, but it'll be more than worth it.
For wraps and burritos, you can use an 8" pot lid to cut the tortillas from the dough. Use a 4" lid for tacos and for chips, just chop the rolled-out dough into whatever sizes and shapes you like. The cooking is more or less the same no matter how you shape it, but just remember that the longer you fry for, the crispier it will become. If you want to fold or roll the tortilla, keep it soft by frying for the shortest required time on the pan, which is the time given in the directions.
So, Let's Dive In To This Keto Tortilla Recipe
Preparation
To make the tortillas, first mix together all of the dry ingredients (see ingredient list). This is your keto flour mix, with a base of either coconut or almond flour. Go with almond flour if you want a more neutral flavor, or a mixture of both for the best results. Most people find difficulty with other flours and mixtures, but there are many out there to try.
Next, add the water, making sure it's lukewarm, or room temperature if not. If the dough still seems dry and crumbly, try adding a little extra water a tablespoon at a time until the mixture is a good consistency. At this point you'll need to let the dough sit for half an hour to an hour.
Once the time has passed, roll the dough out and cut your tortillas! Depending how large you make them, this recipe can produce anywhere from 8-20 tortillas, assuming they are somewhere between 4" and 8" in diameter.
Cooking
Heat up a greased pan on or around medium heat. You can use coconut oil to grease the pan, but whatever oil you prefer, go ahead and use that. Drop in the tortillas one at a time for 1-2 minutes on the first side and 30-60 seconds after flipping. Re-grease the pan in between tortillas if necessary.
After you've cooked them all, make sure they've cooled a little before you fold or roll them. Otherwise, you're done. You've just prepared your first batch of keto tortillas! They are perfect in soft taco recipes, as well as for chopping up and baking them further into tortilla chips.
Ingredient List
The ingredient list covers the basics of this keto tortilla recipe to ensure the flour mixture turns to dough and the tortillas are cooked properly. However, you can add any sort of seasoning or additional flavor that you like once the mix is ready. A great addition is to put pesto in the dough if you're making tortillas for something savory, like soft tacos, or to add some paprika, chili powder, and a little extra salt if you're making tortilla chips.
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¾ cup flaxseed meal
- 2 tbsp. psyllium husks (or hulled hemp seed)
- 2 tbsp. ground chia seeds (or hemp seeds)
- 1 tsp. salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup lukewarm water + extra tbsp. if necessary
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil, unsalted butter, or desired grease
Note: It's important to measure out the dry ingredients as precisely as possible in order to ensure an adequate dough is formed. If necessary, you may have to use a kitchen scale.
Hopefully this keto tortilla recipe serves you well in your new dietary adventures. It can be used to make wraps, tortillas, burritos, tacos -- all the foods that you probably thought you'd never get to enjoy again! Be sure you add the ingredients to your keto shopping list. Good luck, and bon appetite!
