Simple Tortillas (2024)

FAQs

What are the three types of tortillas? ›

Soft tortillas are the traditional base for Mexican fajitas or burritos—but, depending on the type of flour or cornmeal used, these thin round flatbreads can vary widely in calories, sodium, and more.

Take something heavy with a flat bottom like a cast-iron skillet, pie plate or baking dish and press the dough down to make a flattened tortilla. If your tortilla doesn't look quite flat enough, use a rolling pin to flatten in further. Try to make each tortilla even in size, about 5-6 inches wide in diameter. Transfer.

Flour tortillas are made of wheat flour. They are thinner than corn tortillas and have a softer texture. Flour tortillas also have a sweeter flavor, making them the favorite choice to use in sweet dishes like dessert tacos or breakfast burritos.

Corn tortillas are found all over Mexico and Central America while flour tortillas are generally only found in the northern part of Mexico and the USA, where they are a popular part of Tex-Mex cuisine.

When it comes to nutrition, corn tortillas have the advantage of being made from whole grains, with fewer calories, sodium, and carbs but more fiber than flour tortillas. They're also gluten-free. As for cooking and eating, some people complain that corn tortillas break easily.

Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and allow to rest, at room temperature for 30 minutes. You can leave it longer if you need to, but more than hour, it should go in the fridge. It's best to cook tortillas on cast iron - like a cast iron griddle, which is what I use, or a cast iron skillet.

HOW TO MAKE FLOUR TORTILLAS. You only need a food processor, a rolling pin, and a cast iron skillet to make these tortillas at home. The process is straightforward: mix the dough, let it rest, roll it out, then cook the tortillas.

I think homemade tortillas are way better than store bought and these einkorn tortillas really satisfy. Not only do they taste great, but making them at home allows you to control the ingredients they're made with, so there's no binders, refined seed oils (like the typical soybean or canola oil) or other additives.

Can diabetics eat tortillas? ›

Consider low-carbohydrate tortillas or pumpernickel, which can help reduce glycemic response. Pair bread or low-carbohydrate tortillas with protein to reduce postprandial (after-meal) blood sugars and make you feel more full. Try nut butter, chopped egg, or sliced chicken with vegetables.

Absolutely! This flour tortilla recipe is made using simple pantry staples and doesn't require anything fancy… no stand mixers or dough hook is needed for these simple tortillas! By making your own, you will save roughly $1.50 off store prices per batch!

Bread and corn tortillas have a very similar nutrient profile. However, if you are choosing a flour tortilla, to get the most health benefit, be sure to choose one made with whole-wheat flour rather than refined white flour. Flour tortillas do also usually contain a higher fat content, so be wary of that as well.

Tortillas are used for wrapping around ingredients to make burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas and fajitas, used folded in tacos, and they are also used flat as quesadillas or cut up and fried into tortilla chips. Wraps are used mainly for wrapping around ingredients to serve as sandwiches.

In Spain, a tortilla is a kind of omelette, with ingredients added - frequently sliced cooked potato and onion. However, over in Mexico, a tortilla is a kind of flat unleavened bread.

Spanish tortillas (tortillas espanolas) are made with eggs and potatoes and are more similar to an omelet. They are much thicker than Latin American tortillas. Latin American tortillas are thin and flat, and are usually made from corn or flour.

Beef Tostadas | Photo by Meredith. Compared to tacos, tostadas are underrated, mostly become they aren't as widely known or understood. Now is the time to change that! Tostada quite literally means "toasted" and typically refers to dishes made over crispy flat tortillas that are either oven toasted or fried.

Corn tortillas have been around for much longer than their flour counterparts. So, if you are looking to prepare a Mexican dish that's as authentic as possible, corn tortillas are generally the way to go.