To heat up flour tortillas, you have several effective methods depending on your time and equipment: 1. Oven Method (Best for multiple tortillas):
- Preheat your oven to 300-350°F (150-175°C).
- Wrap a stack of about 5-8 tortillas in aluminum foil.
- Place the foil-wrapped tortillas in the oven for 10-15 minutes (or 15-20 minutes at 350°F) until heated through.
- Keep them wrapped until serving to retain warmth and moisture
2. Stove/Skillet Method (Quick and flavorful):
- Heat a dry skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat (no oil needed, or add a little butter for extra flavor).
- Place one tortilla at a time on the hot skillet.
- Heat for about 20-30 seconds on each side until warm and slightly bubbly.
- Wrap heated tortillas in foil or a clean kitchen towel to keep warm
3. Microwave Method (Fastest but less ideal texture):
- Place 3-4 tortillas on a microwave-safe plate.
- Cover them with a slightly damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
- Microwave in 30-second bursts until warmed through (usually 30 seconds to 1 minute total).
- Avoid overheating to prevent tortillas from becoming hard or gummy
Additional Tips:
- After heating, keep tortillas wrapped in a clean towel or foil to maintain softness and warmth.
- Adding a little moisture (like a damp towel or a small amount of water) can help keep tortillas pliable.
- For a toasty flavor, heating on a skillet with a bit of butter is a popular choice
These methods work well for flour tortillas, making them soft, warm, and pliable for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or other dishes.
