Flatout gluten free wrap4/3/2023 ![]() What they needed was a happy ratio of protein flour to balance the texture and structure. The all-starch wraps were gummy, exceptionally chewy and went hard much quicker. Indeed, if you explore other gluten free flour tortilla recipes on the internet, most appear to be entirely made from starch flours. To get the desired texture, the flour blend used needed a good ratio of starchy flours. And the results were so interesting, they deserve to be shared. I alluded above to testing my tortilla wrap recipes with various combinations of flours. The great ‘wrap off’… Testing gluten free tortilla with different flours I found them to be entirely unnecessary, adding absolutely nothing to either texture or performance. It does not however, include any of the leavening agents (bicarb or baking powder) found in some commercial options. ![]() At some stage, I will post traditional corn tortillas (not least because they are easy, traditional Mexican deliciousness)… But this recipe is not the same.Īs with traditional wheat flour tortillas however, the recipe shared below for Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps follows a simple combination of flours, water, fat and salt. And with that in mind these are definitely flour wraps and not corn tortillas. While testing, I did try a maize flour mix (being closer to Mexican flavours), but the final recipe is actually entirely corn-free. But seriously… When it comes to making flour tortilla, the gluten free flours you use can make the difference between something average and just about edible… To something that tastes good and reunites you more closely with the flour tortilla wraps you miss.Īnd guess what… I’ve done ALL the hard work in testing, tasting, tweaking and creating Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps that will hopefully help you re-kindle a bit of ‘wrap-love’. So, it’s time to make gluten free tortilla wraps that are more natural, neutral and better…ĭoes the flour blend matter when making gluten free tortilla wraps?Īs is always the case with gluten free baking, yes… Flour blend does matter! I know there are gluten free bakers and authors out there who always use basic commercially available gluten free flour blends. Even the most doughy and flexible (UK) option from Old El Paso seems to have a strange sweetness, odd smell and gummy texture about it. While I tolerate them because I ‘have’ to, I’m honestly not a fan. But finding one that ticks the box of ‘good’, ‘doesn’t crack’, or that isn’t strongly flavoured in some way is hard. Sure, there are now any number of commercial gluten free wrap alternatives available in supermarkets. Memories of the soft, slightly doughy thin flatbreads wrapped around any multitude of fillings is just a distant and seemingly unattainable memory. Why we need a Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps recipe…įor those of us who are gluten free for health reasons such as diagnosis of Coeliac Disease ( Celiac Disease), the ease of a wrap in place of a sandwich for a quick meal is off-limits. ![]() Wherever they morphed, they have been securely amalgamated into the somewhat adulterated US version of Mexican cuisine, known as ‘Tex Mex’. But the wheat version is a far more recent ‘invention’… most likely to have been developed as an alternative to traditional corn tortillas in North Mexico where corn is harder to grow, but sometimes considered an American factory twist…. ![]() And yes… the flour wrap is a variation on Mexican Corn Tortilla. Used as wraps for various fillings, they are generally associated with Mexican food roots. Interested? What are Flour Tortilla?įlour tortilla (which are usually made from fine wheat flour) are soft, thin flatbreads, that are circular in shape. If you didn’t see it, go take a look… These flour tortilla are not gummy, don’t crack and yes… Just like in the video, they really CAN be screwed into a tight ball and unfurled flat and perfect! They are pretty neutral in flavour and work well with most fillings, savoury or sweet. If you follow me on Instagram, you will have seen my video showing the AMAZING flexibility of these gluten free wraps. Tested with a whole range of flour blends, ratios of liquid to flour, combinations of binders, oil and more. I’m so happy to share my ULTIMATE Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps recipe with you… They have been a journey. The path to developing the ULTIMATE Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps recipe
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