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Mexico's everyday bread can be yours too. Available in so many flavors and varieties, tortillas can be wrapped around traditional taco fillings as well as scrambled eggs, deli meats and salads.
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The thin, round, unleavened tortilla is Mexico's everyday bread. Handmade from corn flour (
masa) or wheat
flour, they are traditionally baked on a griddle called
comal. Fresh tortillas can be eaten plain, used as a plate, or wrapped around various fillings to make sandwiches,
burritos,
tacos and
enchiladas.
Varieties and Buying Tips
Tortillas are available at the supermarket, either on the shelf or in the refrigerated section. They are made in various sizes, typically small (6-inch), medium (8-inch) and large (10-inch).
Their popularity as a bread alternative has led to an ever-increasing variety of choices. In addition to traditional corn and flour, you'll find more health-conscious fat-free, low-carb and multigrain versions, as well as gourmet flavors like honey wheat, spinach, sun-dried tomato and chipotle chile.
With our recipes, you can also make your
flour or
corn tortillas at home.
Storage Tips
Keep tortillas refrigerated in a plastic bag for up to one week or check the stamped date on the package. Tortillas can also be frozen for up to three months. Place a sheet of wax paper between each so they'll separate easily.
Usage Tips
• Wrap hot dogs,
Sloppy Joes, and chicken or tuna salad sandwiches in tortillas instead of bread slices or buns.
• Top with pizza sauce and shredded
mozzarella and cook under the broiler to make a tortilla pizza.
• Wrap and roll up your favorite
Caesar or
Greek salads.
• Fill with scrambled
eggs, chopped
bell peppers and
salsa for a tasty breakfast burrito.
• To warm tortillas, wrap a stack in foil and bake at 350ºF for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Make your own tortilla chips.
Try one of our favorite tortilla recipes:AntijitoesStir-Fried Beef Salad in Tortilla CupsChocolate Chimichangas
