Flour tortillas

tortilla de harina

Flavor and role

Soft, pliable thin flatbreads made with wheat flour and fat. Their large size makes them good for wrapping.

Typical dishes and uses

Burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, wraps.

Substitutes

Lavash, thin naan, pita (less pliable). Corn tortillas are small, so use 2 layered together.

Storage

After opening, 3-5 days at room temperature, 2-3 weeks refrigerated, 3 months frozen.

Main countries

Mexico · United States

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10