Tips For Heating And Storing Tortillas

How To Heat Tortillas

• Skillet Heating - Heat tortillas on medium-hot ungreased non-stick skillet or cured comal turning over frequently until hot. For a crispy tortilla, fry both sides of the tortilla on an oiled non-stick skillet. 
• Oil-Free Crispy Tortillas -To crisp oil-free, toast tortilla in warm oven or a non-stick cookie sheet until golden brown.
• Microwave Tips - To heat corn or flour tortillas in the microwave, place stacks of 5 or 6 tortillas between two slightly dampened paper towels and heat on high 45 seconds or until warm.  If your flour tortillas are sticking together, place them in the microwave 5-10 seconds for each tortilla.
• Steam Heat - Place tortillas, wrapped in foil or a damp dish cloth in the top layer of a bamboo steamer.  Top the steamer with a lid and place over a pan of lightly boiling water for about 10 minutes until warmed.

How To Keep Tortillas Warm

There are many styles of tortilla warms commercially available. 

Woven Basket - The simplest is a simple basket with lid.  Wrap the tortillas in a small kitchen towel then place in the basket.

Plastic-Resin Insulated Warmers -  These heavy plastic warmers are insulated and do a good job of keeping tortillas warm.  Just place the heated tortillas in the warmer and cover with the lid.

Palm Covered Styrofoam Warmers - These warmers are popular in Mexico. The core is styrofoam with an exterior of woven palm.  The lids are usually hand painted with colorful designs.  Most of the palm products have been replaced by plastic.

Natural Woven Basket	Plastic Insulated Warmer	Palm Styrofoam Warmer