Are Corn Tortillas Gluten Free? Homemade Gluten-Free Recipe

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Are Corn Tortillas Gluten Free? Homemade Gluten-Free Recipe

If you are new to a gluten free diet you may be wondering are corn tortillas gluten free? In this post we answer if they are and I give you a recipe for gluten-free corn tortillas.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Tortillas

Calories: 65kcal

Author: Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman

Equipment

1 Tortilla Press
1 Cast Iron Skillet
1 Large Bowl
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

2 ½ Cup Masa Harina Corn Flour
1 ⅔ Cup Water
1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl: add the corn flour, water, and salt. Mix by hand.
Open the tortilla press: and place one piece of parchment paper (cut into a square) on the base.
Roll the dough: into a dough ball and place it onto the parchment paper. Then top with the second piece of parchment paper. Press down on the tortilla press. It will form a tortilla.
Heat the skillet on: medium-high heat. Once you have a hot skillet (you can test this by throwing some warm water or cold water onto it. If it sizzles, it is ready) place the tortilla in the middle of the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate until ready to use and cover with a towel to help them retain their heat.

Notes

Corn tortillas are a staple in Mexican cuisine. There is no gluten content in corn and therefore if you have an autoimmune disease or gluten sensitivities, if you make this recipe from home there is no risk of cross-contamination, you have your own certified gluten-free tortilla, and you will have made authentic corn tortillas! I prefer the taste of corn tortillas to wheat tortillas and the taste of a warmed corn tortilla in my opinion is tough to beat!

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