Monday, February 11, 2013

Batter Corn Tortillas (Gluten-Free)



I don’t have much luck trying to make rolled or pressed tortillas and I don’t have a reliable source locally so these work as a good substitute.

For best results mix up batter and let rest at least 1 hr at room temp. or overnight in the fridge.
You can make these ahead and store them sealed in the refrigerator or freezer.
Makes 12 tortillas 
Batter Corn Tortillas (Gluten-Free)















  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 cup corn flour (masa harina)
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthen gum
  • 1/4 to 1/2 milk or water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil for frying tortillas
  1. Whisk dry ingredients into a medium bowl until well blended.
  2. Place the eggs, yogurt, milk and salt in a larger bowl and whisk until well mixed.
  3. While mixing, slowly add dry ingredients.
  4. Add melted butter and whisk until smooth about 2 minutes.
  5. Let rest at least 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
  6. If batter is to thick to pour and spread easily add milk or water to adjust viscosity.
  7. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add a spoonful of vegetable oil. Pour about 1/2 cup of the batter into pan. then tilt the pan around and around to spread out the tortilla batter.
  8. Cook until the edges look dry (about 1 min or less) then flip and brown the other side.
  9. Place tortillas on sheets of waxed paper that have been dusted with extra corn flour.
  10. To store, place in a plastic bag in refrigerator or freezer.
Cook until the edges look dry (about 1 min or less)

If using right away, stack them and then cover with a moist kitchen towel tucked under the bottom tortilla. Keep in a warm over (150 degrees) until serving time.

You can stuff these with leftover chilli, scrambled eggs etc. with cheese and other toppings or with chopped fruit and yogurt.

Storing Tortillas:
Sprinkle  a small amount of corn flour on sheets of waxed paper and stack the tortillas individually. Then put the whole stack in a plastic bag and store in a refrigerator or freezer.

Warm tortillas on both sides in a skillet

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