Low-Carb Tortillas with Almond Flour and Psyllium Husk

Low-Carb Tortillas with Almond Flour and Psyllium Husk

Low-Carb Tortillas
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 large tortillas

Ingredients

  • 1 cup+ ½ cup almond flour 16 tablespoons almond flour
  • 2 ½ tablespoons masa harina
  • 3 tablespoons whole psyllium husks soaked separately
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups hot water boiling, for soaking psyllium husks
  • Additional hot water if needed to adjust the dough consistency

Instructions

Soak the psyllium husks:

  • In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of psyllium husks with 1 ½ cups hot water. Stir and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until it thickens into a gel-like consistency.

Mix the dry ingredients:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 16 tablespoons almond flour, 2 ½ tablespoons masa harina, baking powder, and salt.

Combine wet and dry ingredients:

  • Add the soaked psyllium husks and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough. If the dough feels too dry, gradually add small amounts of hot water until it becomes pliable but not sticky.

Rest the dough:

  • Let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes to fully hydrate.

Divide and press the tortillas:

  • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Use your cast iron tortilla press (lined with parchment or plastic wrap) to flatten the dough into large, thick 12-inch tortillas.

Cook the tortillas:

  • Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown spots appear.

Serve or store:

  • Keep the tortillas warm under a towel, or store them for later as per the storage instructions mentioned earlier.