We like to make breakfast burritos about once a week using packaged flour tortillas. We usually use a couple of tortillas from the package then seal and freeze it for future use. However, when we subsequently remove frozen tortillas from the package they become dry and brittle and spring leaks when rolled to make burritos. (We defrost them in a pre-heated toaster oven with the power off.) We've tried different brands and size of tortillas, and even once made our own from scratch and froze them, with the same unsatisfactory results. Any suggestions? Thanks.
2006-08-08 03:38:04 · 15 answers · asked by buff 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
UM....VVHY DO YOU EAT TORTILLAS FOR BREAKFAST? THAT'S KIND OF.... NEVER MIND.
if you really vvant to eat that, here you go!...
take it out from your package, and let it rest for five minutes. then, put it in the Φmicrovvave for a couple seconds(usually 10), let it rest, and it should be hot and READY TO EAT... GOOD EATING !!!♣◘
2006-08-08 03:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by Funky Disco 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
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2016-05-14 01:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How to defrost flour tortillas?
We like to make breakfast burritos about once a week using packaged flour tortillas. We usually use a couple of tortillas from the package then seal and freeze it for future use. However, when we subsequently remove frozen tortillas from the package they become dry and brittle and spring leaks when...
2015-08-10 05:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by Dean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a tortilla steamer. If you can't find one try this. Get a round container with a lid about the same size as your tortillas, place 2-3 tortillas at a time in it between 2 wet paper towels. Heat in microwave about 30 seconds.
2006-08-08 03:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by tenaciousd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freezing tortillas is not the problem it is your heating method. Tortillas are not fully cooked when sold and need to be heated for proper taste and flexibility. If you freeze your tortilla be sure to heat it on a grill with a little oil or to steam it in a wet paper towel in the microwave for about 12-15 seconds. Either method will complete the cooking and make your tortilla soft and flexible for rolling. Enjoy!
2016-03-15 21:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Helen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my family we eat tortillas so often, that we stopped keeping them in the freezer, and started keeping them in the fridge. I would recommend you start eating more tortillas to solve this problem! Tortillas (especially wheat) are much healthier than bread, and can be used for wraps, as well as standard Mexican recipies (enchiladas, quesadillas, ect.) The best tortillas are from the Santa Fe Tortilla company.
When we do put tortillas in the freezer, we thaw them in the microwave before trying to break them apart.
2006-08-08 03:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by Melisma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the tortillas are actually sealed when you freeze them, and don't heat them in the microwave. Heat them slowly in an oven. The most important though is that they are sealed.
Also I've actually tried this: you can wet them a bit when you take them out of the freezer so that they absorb the water when heating up and don't get brittle.
2006-08-08 03:41:23 · answer #7 · answered by Joquius 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that the package is airtight in the freezer with little air in the pack. Let defrost at room temperature. It shouldn't take long.
2006-08-08 03:41:02 · answer #8 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tortillas are a dime a dozen.
2015-05-11 16:59:46 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the problem is the toaster oven. It is a "dry heat" that is drying them out. I do mine in the microwave and they stay moist and pliable. I know what you mean with the cracking and this takes that away. In fact, sometimes you might need to separate them with paper towels so they do not get soggy.
2006-08-08 03:44:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋