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prep time
10 min
cook time
15 min
ready time
25 min
Moderate Carb Gluten-Free Flatbreads
If you have been gluten-free for some time, it is very likely you have been missing bread! Before being gluten-free, you could go to any restaurant or pick up dinner, most likely containing bread. These cassava flour flatbreads are so bread-like without any gluten! We love them even more because they are as chewy as much as they are soft and pliable. They would make a great wrap or be tasty spread with almond butter or grass-fed butter. We have cooked these in a pan with plenty of lard. The lard may be substituted for tallow, butter, or avocado oil. Each of these fats will impart a different flavor, with avocado oil being the most neutral. While the flatbreads are in the pan cooking, they are sprinkled with sea salt, making the flavors themselves pop! Save this recipe for a moderate-carb side dish!
What is the best cassava flour to use?
We have used different cassava flours for this recipe. The best kind to use is flour which is the whitest in color. Other cassava flours that tend to have a brown color seem to break very easily while being rolled thin compared to cassava which is whiter in color.
What is the best fat to cook the flatbreads in?
We love to use lard, tallow, or avocado oil, but feel free to use any heat-stable fat like ghee, butter, or coconut oil. Each will impart a different flavor (with avocado oil being the most neutral of them all). So choose your favorite!
How do I reheat these?
The flatbreads are crispy as soon as they exit the skillet, but as they sit for a couple of minutes they start to soften due to their higher moisture content. In some cases, this is desirable, and when they are flexible they can be used for wraps like a tortilla shell. They are also tasty straight from the pan because they are the crispiest at that point. If you like the crispy texture, simply reheat them in the pan right before eating, if you are prepping ahead of time.
If you love moderate carb recipes, check out recipes like our Moderate Carb Beet Hummus to make for a delicious afternoon snack.
Net Carbs
25.8 g
Fiber
2 g
Total Carbs
27.9 g
Protein
0.4 g
Fats
8.6 g
187 cals
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Ingredients
Cassava flour
125 g
Boiling water
5 oz
Lard
8 tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 5
25 min
Step 1
Weigh the cassava flour into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add in the boiling water. At first, it will not look like enough water. Mix the flour and water using a spoon. The mixture will look dry on the surface, but the flour clumps will be moist inside.Step 2
Once all the dry flour is incorporated (the mixture will look like breadcrumbs), knead the dough with your hands. The mixture will be hot, so it may need to cool for a couple of minutes before you knead the dough.Step 3
Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll each into a ball. Work quickly while the dough is still warm. Use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball as thin as it can go, they will be about 6” across. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add in 2 tsp of the fat and swirl the pan to coat it. Place the first flatbread into the skillet.Step 4
Cook on the first side for a couple of minutes until the top is puffed and the bottom is nicely browned and crispy. Flip and repeat on the other side. The flatbread should be cooked through.Step 5
Repeat with the remaining dough balls. Stack them on top of each other to keep them warm. Use them immediately as they tend to stick together. Also, reheat them in the pan if you want them to be crisp.
Comments
UpbeatAvocado319141 6 months ago
Way difficult. Not a chef here. F***
Dazmur a year ago
I am in love with this recipe. I tested this using almond flour, oatmeal ground to a flour consistency and used vegan butter, and tried it with applesauce for a fruit snack when my hubby and I crave sweets. I was trying different approaches because I’m a type two diabetic and wanted to cut down on not only the calories but fat and carbs. This recipe is amazing. I love it I can use it for so much more than just a flatbread.
AmberCoyne 2 years ago
Why is this recipe here with 20+ carbs?
recipewriter 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. We created this recipe for those who follow Paleo diets or carb cycling.