How to Warm Tortillas and Keep Them Soft

The ability to keep a reheated tortilla soft varies considerably based on its initial texture. It is determined by the components used (corn/wheat flour, among other things), the method used to make it, and how long it has been since the tortilla was produced.

Tortillas in restaurants are occasionally prepared straight on the premises. Hence, tortillas are ultra-fresh and deliciously warm and moist.

Like many of us, do you use pre-packaged tortillas? Have you perfected the art of reheating? If not, consider one of the below techniques to restore your tortillas to their former grandeur.

Problem with Warming Tortillas

Tortillas cannot be reheated like other foods to preserve their softness. Nonetheless, we can’t seem to stop ourselves from stopping by our beloved eateries. Have you purchased a couple rolls of this delectable bread? Brought them home to savor with other snacks with your family?

The tortillas occasionally arrive cold, and you are content to preserve them and eat them the next day. Every one of these circumstances necessitates innovative methods for infusing temperatures into the bread without jeopardizing its quality and/or taste. Don’t worry! I will show you a variety of techniques for keeping your tortillas fresh and ready to consume at any time.

I know you understand well. You may already be accustomed to these techniques. But you may need to tweak them somewhat to focus on the tortilla’s soft and delicate shell. While determining whether or not to reheat your tortillas, you must consider several variables.

First and foremost, the date of production is crucial – what is the shelf life of your tortilla? The closer your tortilla gets to its expiration date, the more adventurous you will have to be when it comes to reheating it. Furthermore, the type of grain used to produce the tortilla might impact the reheating method.

Flour Tortillas

Wheat tortillas are not a thing for Mexican tortilla enthusiasts. The ultimate tortilla, they say, is produced from corn flour. But they are widely available in supermarkets and eateries. Wheat tortillas have a fundamental fault in that they shed most of their moisture in a brief amount of time. Therefore, if you want them to stay soft for a long time, you need to use methods to preserve them.

It is simple to warm up your wheat tortilla. Microwave your tortillas by stacking them in a cloth or towel and placing them in the microwave. Microwave for about thirty seconds, then take a break. If you repeat the cycle five times, your tortillas will be delicious and fresh once more.

Alternatively, you may use the oven by spraying each tortilla with water and stacking them in aluminum foil before baking. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Take out your tortillas and eat them.

Steaming your wheat tortillas is one of the best ways to keep the moisture in them. Fill your saucepan halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Insert the steamer basket in the pot without submerging it in water, then pile tortillas covered in a damp towel on top. Allow them to steam for about twenty minutes before removing them.

Corn Tortillas

If you are working with corn tortillas, you are undoubtedly already annoyed by how readily they break when folded cold. Big NO-NO to microwave. Microwaving them will cause more damage than good. Dry heating, or just placing corn tortillas on a skillet and letting them cook while doing nothing, is the best way to keep them warm as well as soft.

If you like toasted tortillas, that is fine, but corn tortillas are better served dry. Only a pan or an open flame can be used to heat it. If you are using a pan, start by preheating it for up to ten minutes before putting your tortilla on it. Keep an eye out for the development of browned burn marks and the odour.

When the charred marks and/or odor are noticed, turn it off. Restrict the heating time to no more than thirty seconds or any particular duration; the circumstances of your tortillas may vary. Don’t own a cast-iron skillet? No issue, simply warm your tortillas over an open flame. Simply turn on your gas burner to medium-low and toss your tortillas on top one by one with a pair of tongs. Since open flames may heat things up quickly, you must be mindful of timing.

In conclusion, the kind of grain used to produce the tortilla and the leftover shelf life are two elements that influence how you warm and keep your tortillas soft. Heat corn tortillas over a naked flame or in a frying pan to reheat them.

Wheat flour tortillas, on the contrary, should be warmed using less extreme means such as the microwave, oven/steam, and should be piled in a soft towel the entire time. I hope you enjoyed reading this article! Let me know your thoughts and queries in the comments section below!