One of the secrets to having a soft corn tortilla that doesn’t crack is making sure it’s heated. When quickly making dinner, it can be easy to resort to using the microwave to warm your shells up. You may even try to take it up a notch and use the oven as an effective heating tool. However, while these methods are great, they can sometimes produce mixed results. The best way to heat your tortillas is by using the stove as your primary means.
Make sure you heat up your skillet or griddle pan for up to five minutes on a medium flame. Place the tortillas on the hot surface, being mindful not to overcrowd and ensuring the entire tortilla makes contact with the pan. Make sure to flip them to let both sides of the tortillas warm until they acquire a subtle golden hue. Once removed, you’ll notice their durability and softness. Another option you can use involves putting some oil into your pan, heating it up, then using tongs to dip your tortillas in for just a few seconds. Once you remove the tortillas, place them on paper towels to dry. Lastly, if you have a steamer, you can easily soften your tortillas by placing them into towels before loading them into the basket for 15 minutes. Now when you load them up with your ingredients, you’ll stand a much better chance of keeping those pesky cracks away.
