How to Wrap Tortillas

Tortillas are used extensively in Mexican cuisine.

Tortillas are commonly found in Mexican cuisine. They can be made from ground corn or wheat flour. Burritos, fajitas and tacos use tortillas to hold various fillings so that it can be eaten with your hands. Failing to wrap your tortilla properly will cause the fillings in your burrito or taco to fall out and make a mess.

Things You'll Need

• Flour Tortilla
• Meat or vegetable fillings
• Condiments

Instructions

1. Place a flour tortilla on a clean, flat surface.

2. Add your fillings to the center of the tortilla. Spread out the fillings in the center of the tortilla, but leave at least 1 to 2 inches of the tortilla edge uncovered. Continue layering additional fillings and condiments in the center of the tortilla.

3. 

   Fold in both sides of your tortilla to make a burrito.

   Fold the right side of the tortilla toward the center. Fold the left side of the tortilla toward the center.

4. Fold the bottom of the tortilla up and slowly roll toward the top. Make sure the right and left folds are tucked into the roll. Finish rolling the tortilla and press the top edge of the tortilla onto the finished roll.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't overfill your tortilla or it could create a tear in your tortilla.

• Heat your tortilla in a microwave or steamer to improve flexibility if needed.

References

• El Paso Community College; Tortillas: Border Staff of Life, Marisa Gomez
• University of Nebraska Lincoln; Healthy Eating; Alice Henneman