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Are Tortillas Gluten Free? Gluten Free Tortilla Recipe in 15 Minutes!

Updated on October 29, 2018 By William Smith Leave a Comment

According to a survey conducted recently, almost 30% of all Americans want to avoid gluten. This should explain why a gluten free alternative to just about anything is becoming more of a necessity in your everyday cookbook.

A gluten-free recipe for tortillas is not only a healthier alternative in general but should also be avoided by certain people that have an underlying intolerance to gluten.

A Word About Gluten Free Diet

A gluten free diet is true to the name and your food should contain no gluten whatsoever. Foods high in gluten consist of wheat, beer, pasta, rye, and bread to name a few.

Wheat is definitely the food most linked to gluten, though. People suffering from dermatitis, herpetiformis or non-celiac gluten sensitivity need to follow a gluten- free diet for their entire life. Around 1 in 133 people in America suffer from celiac disease.

A gluten free diet proves a healthy alternative and also aids in staying fit as well as healthy. Oats that are not specified as gluten free, wheat bran, wheat starch, barley, and others are foods that a gluten free diet stays away from.

People are now using a gluten free diet as a healthy way of living rather than just if the need to because more people are realizing the umpteen benefits.

It helps improve cholesterol levels, promotes digestive health and even aids weight loss. A gluten free diet is also known to improve energy levels. Studies show that it could also benefit children with autism and help improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Are Tortillas Really Gluten Free

So do tortillas have gluten then? Tortillas contain gluten depending on the way they are processed and what ingredients are used during the process.

Corn tortillas for example contain gluten, while using alternative ingredients could give you the type of tortillas you are looking for. Tortillas are the perfect companion to a great stew and you should not have to miss out because you would prefer to avoid gluten.

How to Make Gluten Free Tortillas

Having your own recipe for homemade gluten free tortillas to rely on when needed is a good idea to have jotted down somewhere.

Flour tortillas are the best option for a gluten free approach. There is nothing that tastes better than well made flour based tortillas. For your perfect, soft gluten-free tortillas you will need the right ingredients.

Ingredients of Gluten Free Tortilla

One and a half cups of white rice flour ( 6 ounces)
Half a cup of tapioca starch( 2 ounces)- Quite a few people use Expandex Modified Tapioca Starch and swear by it but you can even use just tapioca starch or flour by replacing it gram by gram.
2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
Half a teaspoon of baking powder
Three quarter of a cup of cold water
2 tablespoons of Vegetable shortening- Crisco is a great brand to trust for this
One teaspoon of xanthan gum
Half a teaspoon of salt

Cooking Procedure of Gluten Free Tortilla

1. You would begin by whisking together your white rice flour, Tapioca Starch, xanthan gum, granulated sugar, baking powder and the salt. Add the shortening into the mixture and make sure no small pieces of the shortening remain.

2. Add half a cup of cold water into the mixture and stir it into the dough well.

3. The remaining water can then be added to help the dough hold together. Adding and stirring the right amount of water can help you with that. The dough should have a damp feel to it after, rather than a wet sticky consistency. A sticky consistency will not taste as good and will also be extremely hard to work with.

4. The next step would be kneading the dough on a table that is covered with flour for a dry base that will help the process leaps and bounds. Think back to how you roll out pizza into a circular shape on a countertop covered with flour.

5. You should continue kneading the dough till it is smooth and not sticky at all. If you feel the dough is too dry and is crumbling in your hands, add a bit of water and if it feels to wet add some flour. After forming a ball with the dough, cover it with plastic cling wrap.

6. Roll out the dough to about 8-10 inches with a wooden rolling spin to get circular flour tortilla of medium size. Heat a cast iron griddle over a medium fire and keep in mind that tortillas work far better on cast iron.

7. Once you place a tortilla over the fire, it will form bubbles and start to puff up, after about 50 seconds, switch to the other side.

Your tortilla should have a light brownish shade to it. The second side will take about 35 seconds to cook. The second side will not get as brown as the first.

After both sides are cooked, transfer your tortilla to a plate and cover it with a tissue or towel for a bit. This will keep them soft. The towel should also preferably be lined with aluminum foil.

Final Words

Tortillas are best served right away while they are hot, but you can also store them through the night in a sealed plastic bag. The next day, you can wrap these tortillas in a paper towel and then cover them in aluminum to pack up for a snack on the go. Remember to heat them up before that to soften the tortillas.

Best Homemade Tortilla Recipe – Chefs Recommended

Updated on October 29, 2018 By William Smith Leave a Comment

Boom!

Are you looking for flavors that will explode in your mouth? Crispy, savory, food that'll leave your children begging for more?

With these fantastic tortilla recipes, your family will put tortillas at the top of the grocery list, even if they're, literally, standing in the cookie aisle.

The first authentic tortilla recipe creates a healthy breakfast that will keep you, and your family, full for hours.

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Best Flour Tortilla Recipes You Can Make at Home

With just a few common ingredients, that may be collecting that refrigerator taste, and you can make a savory, not to mention beautiful, filling stuffed in a crispy tortilla.

Huevos Rancheros in Tortilla Cups

Head to your local fridge or shelf, and pick up eggs, cheese, salsa, tortillas, beans, four ramekins, a large bowl, and aluminum foil.

If you don't have these exact ingredients in your kitchen, get creative and put what you'd like.

During baking, you'll need to protect the tortilla bowls from burning. When there are 8 - 10 minutes left, cover the tortillas with foil. Black is great for beans, not tortilla bowls.

Ingredients: (To make four servings)

Olive oil - 2-3 tablespoons
Tortillas - 6 inch, four
Sea salt
Black beans - 15 oz. (drained and rinsed)
Pinto beans - 1.5 cups, or 15 oz. (drained and rinsed)
Cumin - 1/2 tsp.
Eggs - four, large
Monterey Jack Cheese - 3/4 - 1 cup (shredded)
Salsa, cilantro, onions, or parsley, etc. (use for beauty)

Procedure of Making Huevos Rancheros

Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit (177 Celsius)
Brush olive oil on the inner surface of each ramekin
Use a silicone brush to put olive oil on the surface of your tortillas, then a pinch of salt
Put the tortilla into the ramekin
Combine the cilantro, 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, beans, and cumin. Mash the beans, a little.
Spoon 2/3 cup of the mixture into each of your tortilla bowls
Add a cracked egg to the center
Put some cheese on the egg
Bake until the whites of the eggs are set (27 - 30 minutes)
SERVE!

These Huevos Rancheros will be fantastic. They're great for vegetarians and can be adapted to meat-lovers easily.

Cheesy Quesadilla Recipe

Cheesy quesadillas are easy to make and can be made with children or teenagers hoping to learn some cooking skills.

Ingredients: (To make four servings)

Tortillas - 4, large (9-inch to 10-inch)
Vegetable oil or butter - 2 tsp. (divided)
Filling - 2 - 3 cups (leftovers)
Cheese - 2 cups (shredded, your choice)

You'll also need a 12-inch skillet, spatula, and paring knife.

Procedure of Making Quesadilla

Create filling from ingredients chosen (2 to 3 cups)
Cook raw ingredients, reheat leftovers
Place in bowl and cover to keep warm
Coat bottom of skillet with butter (medium to medium-high)
Add one tortilla, dust with 1/2 cup of cheese
Add 1/2 cup of filling as the cheese melts in a single layer on half of the tortilla
Check the underside of the tortilla
When the cheese is fully melted, and there are golden-brown spots on the tortilla, it's done
Fold the empty half of the quesadilla over the full portion, with the spatula
Cut quesadilla into wedges on cutting board
Repeat steps for all quesadillas
SERVE!

If you're serving many people, put the uncut quesadillas in an oven set to 200 Fahrenheit (94 Celsius). This will keep them warm. Cut these before serving.

Best Chefs Recommended Corn Tortilla Recipe

While flour tortillas tend to be more popular than corn, inside of Taco Bell, here are two great recipes for your corn tortillas.

Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe

Popular in Mexico, Chilaquiles are a great start to your day. You can also grab delicious Chilaquiles Verde.

Ingredients (For Two Servings)

Tortillas - 10
Tomatoes - 28 oz. (drained)
Jalapeno - 1 (seeded)
White onion - 1/2, medium (Cut roughly)
Garlic - 2 (peeled)
Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp.
Salt - 1 tsp.
Cumin - 1/4 tsp.
Chicken broth - 1 cup, low-sodium
Toppings - cheese, cilantro, crema, etc. (optional)

Procedure of Making the Mouth-Watering Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit (177 Celsius)
Cut your tortillas into six wedges
In a single layer, place wedges on two baking sheets (13 x 9)
Sprinkle with oil
Bake for 15 minutes (wedges will be crispy)
Make a smooth sauce of the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, salt, cumin, vegetable oil, and garlic
In a skillet, cook the sauce on medium-high for five minutes
Stir often
Set the heat to low and add the chicken broth
Add the crispy tortillas to the skillet
Fold chips into the sauce for five minutes (chips will soften)
Add toppings
SERVE!

Chilaquiles are a feast for your mouth. They will make you run for more. And because their ingredients are so easy to get, you'll happily keep your local fridge and shelves stocked.

Burritos Made with Tortilla

A well-made burrito can relax your entire body. And empty your home of rice. Using corn tortillas, you'll enjoy the mix of flavors.

Ingredients to Make Four Servings

Tomato - 1, makes 1.5 cups, large
Green onions - 1/2 cup (chopped)
Cilantro - 1/2 cup (chopped)
Lemon juice - 2 tsp.
Salt - 1/8 tsp.
Pepper - 1/8 tsp.
Red pepper - pinch

These seven ingredients, above, will be used to make the pico de gallo.

For the burritos, use:

Tortillas - 4 (6-inch)
Eggs - 4 (lightly beaten)
Red pepper - pinch
Cooking spray
Onion - 1/4 cup (chopped)
Green chiles - 1, or a 2-ounce can (diced)
Cheese - 1/2 cup or 2 ounces, (Colby, shredded)
Oregano - 1/4 tsp. (chopped)
Salt - 1/8 tsp.
Pepper - 1/8 tsp.

How to Make Mouthwatering Burritos

Combine the first seven ingredients in a bowl (pico de gallo) and then begin the burritos
Whisk the oregano, salt, pepper, eggs, and red pepper in another bowl
Coat nonstick skillet with cooking spray, medium heat
Add egg mixture, onion, green chiles
Cook until eggs are set (three minutes)
Stir often
Remove pan, stir mixture well
Follow package direction to heat tortillas
Fill each tortilla with egg mixture, 2 tbsp. of cheese, 1/3 cup pico de gallo
SERVE!

Leftover food is a great chance to flex your creativity. You can experiment and discover all the cooking talent that may be hiding.

Some Quick Recipes to Make at Home

If you have shortage of time but need a cuisine to serve by yourself, you should go with these below-mentioned recipes.

These are simple, time efficient but delicious.

Chicken Fajita Recipe with Tortilla Wraps

You can watch the video also to make this exact recipe!

Take these ingredients before you jump into the actual process of making this recipe.

1) 1 Teaspoon of Sugar

2) 1 Teaspoon of Salt

3) 1 Tablespoon of Oregano

4) 1 Teaspoon of Cumin

5) 1 Lime

6) 1 Onion

7) 400g of Chicken

8) 1 Garlic Clove

9) Oil

10) 2 Peppers

11) Tortilla Wraps

Follow these Step by Step Process

1) Make you chicken into pieces and slice them and then put them in a bowl.

2) Add 1 teaspoon of Salt, 1 teaspoon of Sugar, 1 tablespoon of Oregano, 1 teaspoon of Cumin and half tablespoon of Oil over the chicken.

3) Take 1 Lemon and squeeze it over the chicken.

4) Mix all ingredients in the bowl together very well.

5) Put the bowl aside for a few minutes and let the flavor infuse into the chicken.

6) Get yourself an onion and slice the onion half and peel. Then slice each half of the onion into half-moons shape.

7) Take a large pan, Throw the onions in, nicely chop the garlic clove and throw them in as well. Put 1 tablespoon of oil over the pan.

8) Fry the onions and garlic for a few minutes until sides of the onions start to change its color.

9) Throw the chicken mixture in the pan. Again you need to cook about 10 minutes until it changes its color.

10) While cooking the chicken, you need to prepare the peppers. Remove the middles of the peppers and make it half and also slice in half moon shape.

11) When the chicken is cooked completely, throw the peppers in the pan as well. Then fry the mixture for further few minutes but not too long otherwise your peppers will start to go soggy.

12) Prepare your tortilla wraps by heating up.

13) Once the chicken is cooked well, take off the heat before the peppers lose their crisp and serve onto the warmed tortilla wraps.

Wrap them up nicely and Have a nice meal!

Mexican Tacos Made from Tortillas

Take these ingredients and start making the Mexican food with real American test! :p

You can watch out the video as usual!

1) Peppers

2) Onion

3) Chicken Mince

4) Oil

5) Salt

6) Paprika

7) Roasted Cumin Powder

8) Garlic

9) Tomatoes

10) Green Chilies

11) Parsley

12) Lemon

13) Tabasco

14) Ripe Avocados

15) Ready-made taco shells.

16) Lettuce

Process of Making

1) Chop an onion, a red pepper, and a green pepper into small dices.

2) Add some olive oil in a lightly hot pan. When the oil is heated, put the onions, peppers in the pan.

3) Pour the chicken mince into the pan once these vegetables are sauteed. Cook these with a high flame.

4) While cooking, add salt and paprika adjusting your choice of spice level and some roasted cumin powder as well.

5) Add some chopped garlic straight into the pan. Now the chicken is ready!

Now, Make Some Salsa Following the Steps Below

1) Chop an onion and slice some tomatoes, some green chilies, and some parsley. Throw them in a tossing bowl.

2) Add some salt and lemon juice in the bowl.

3) Mix it well. Add a few splashes of Tabasco.

Now you have salsa in your hand!

Make Guacamole by Looking at These Steps

1) Take two ripe avocado fleshes in a bowl.

2) Add some salt and lemon juice in the bowl.

3) Add some cream then break the mass of the fruit.

The Guacamole is ready to use!

The Final Part: Serving!

The last ingredient is Lettuce. Shred the leaves of an iceberg lettuce and keep these in a plate.

Take ready-made taco shells one by one and put a spoon a chicken on the leaves of lettuce, put some salsa on the top and finally add some guacamole on top. Then fill the others shells in this way. Enjoy a good meal!

Keto Tortilla Recipe

Take these Appliances to make the perfect keto tortillas!

1) Parchment paper

2) A rolling pin

3) Measuring spoons

4) A cup

5) A cup

6) A lid (For tortilla Shaping)

Ingredients

1) Some coconut flour

2) Some psyllium husk powder

3) Some baking powder

4) Some herbs spices

5) Seasoning

6) 1 Cup of warm water

Cooking Process of Keto Tortilla

1) Measure out in a bowl half a cup of coconut flour. You can use almond flour instead.

2) Add two tablespoon of psyllium husk powder. (18 grams)

3) Add half teaspoon baking powder.

4) Add seasoning. You can use Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. Or you can add cumin or herbs.

5) Mix all the ingredients well.

6) Add hot water. Stir them well. If it becomes super dry, add little more warm water. Make sure it’s not too dry or not too sticky. Divide eight even pieces or even more.

7) Take a few pieces of parchment paper. Roll out the dough balls in between those papers with the rolling pin as thin as possible. Using the pot lid cut the tortilla in perfect round shape.

8) Start heating up the pan with a little coconut oil on it. You can use butter despite coconut oil.

9) Cook both sides of the tortilla.

Now enjoy the beautiful and healthy tortillas.

Best Tortilla Pizza Recipe You Can Make at Home

Ingredients:

1 large whole wheat tortilla
1/4 cup of sauce (jar pizza sauce, marinara, olive oil and garlic)
1/2 cup of shredded cheese, or more (cheddar, feta, mozzarella)
Toppings! (later in this article we will discuss our favorite topping ideas)
Some oil and pinch of oregano

Now the fun, toppings!

Toppings are the one thing that will make the pizza stand out. You could use pepperoni, eggs, mushrooms, onions, sausage, bacon, black olives, extra cheese, green peppers or spinach. And if you are part of those, who believe that pineapple should belong on pizza, go for it!

Procedure:

Preheat the oven to 240 degrees C or 420 degrees F.
Spray some oil on a baking tray so it won't stick to it, then spread sauce evenly over the tortilla, you should leave about 1/2 inch of the edge though. Sprinkle some cheese first, then toppings and again cheese, remember, the more the, merrier! Finish up with a pinch of oregano.
Bake until cheese starts to melt and edges of tortilla become golden brown, this should take around 10-13 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes, and your tortilla pizza is ready for slicing and serving!

Tortilla Pizza Roll-Ups Recipe

Ingredients:

4 soft tortilla
1/4 cup of sauce (look the previous recipe for sauce ideas)
Cheese (You decide)
Toppings
Some oil

Process to Making the Roll-up

Preheat the oven to 240 degrees C or 420 degrees F.
Spray oil on a baking tray so it won't stick, then spread sauce on the tortilla. Make sure to leave edges without sauce. Put cheese in the middle and then toppings. Don't put too much, because the next thing is to wrap tortillas up. Fold the sides in, and then roll up like a burrito.
Bake until tortilla starts to brown up, it should take around 10-13 minutes.

Tortilla Pizza Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

2 tortillas
Cheese
1/2 cup of sauce of choice
Pinch of dried thyme

Process of Making

Preheat oven to 240 degrees C or 420 degrees F
Cut each tortilla with a knife into 6 stripes. Spread the sauce over each one and sprinkle cheese. Place a little bit of thyme on each stripe and then roll up. Spray oil on a baking tray and then place rolls on it.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they brown up and cheese starts to ooze out. Serve immediately.

You can ask your kids or friends to help you out with making these recipes. We bet you will have fun choosing the toppings!

How to Make Mexican & Spanish Tortillas at Home From Scratch

Updated on September 5, 2020 By William Smith Leave a Comment

Nothing beats freshly-made, home-cooked tortillas with your favorite taco fillings. No idea how to make them?

This tutorial will let you know how do I make tortillas for the perfect Taco Thursday, or Tuesday, or Wednesday, or everyday!

And yes, it will also teach you how to use a tortilla press like a tortilla master. Now sit back and grab onto your sombrero and let’s go for a ride on the tortilla wheel of fortune.

No time to read the whole article? Watch this quick video!

How To Make Easy But Fresh Corn Tortillas

To make the perfect corn tortillas, you need to get your hands on some masa harina. It’s made of specially prepared corn kernels. Do not, for heaven’s sake, substitute your masa harina with cornmeal because that will ruin your tortilla from the very start.

Do you need a tortilla press? No, you can use a rolling pin to flatten your tortillas, but a tortilla press will make perfectly flat and round tortillas every time.

For a yield of 20 tortillas that are six inches across, you will need the following:

2 cups masa harina
Quantitatively kosher salt
1 Teaspoons hot water
Zipper bags

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Step by Step Procedure

1
In a bowl, mix your masa harina with the salt, then add the hot water. Stir it well.
2
The best doughs are mixed by hand. So get in there and start kneading that mixture, for 1 to 2 minutes or until the dough is smooth, not sticky and can easily be balled up.
3
If the dough still feels dry and crumbly, add more water slowly. You can add one tablespoon at a time to make sure you don’t add too much.
4
If the dough feels sticky, add more masa harina, one tablespoon at a time. Your final product should feel springy, much like play dough.
5
Let your dough rest for about 15 to 30 minutes by covering the bowl with a towel. It will have time to absorb the water completely, and it will taste better too. However, you can skip this if you’re in a hurry.
6
Cut the sides of a freezer bag. Open the tortilla press and lay one side of the cut freezer bag on top of the opened press.
7
Make a ball of about 3 to 4 tablespoons of dough that is about the same size as a table tennis ball.
8
Here’s The Process of Using Tortilla Press: Put the dough ball on top of the tortilla press that you covered with plastic, in the middle. Fold the other side of the plastic on top of the dough.
9
Press down the top of the tortilla press and press down the handle to flatten the dough. Now your tortilla is ready to cook!

How to Make Authentic & Thin Flour Tortillas

To make 15 to 20 flour tortillas, you need the following ingredients:

● 3 cups all-purpose flour
● 1 teaspoon salt
● 1 teaspoon baking powder
● ⅓ cup vegetable oil
● 1 cup warm water

Steps to Prepare Flour Tortillas

1
In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder thoroughly.
2
Add the oil and water, and knead well until the dough is smooth.
3
Now you’re ready to start pressing. Do the same procedure for pressing corn tortillas above (steps 7 to 9).

How To Make Soft Mexican and Spanish Tortilla

You might think that a Mexican tortilla and a Spanish tortilla are the same, but you are dead wrong.

The recipes on tortilla making that we just went through (corn and flour tortillas) are Mexican, while Spanish tortillas are made of potatoes. Yes, it is a classic, delicious Spanish staple. Here’s how to make this savory Spanish delight:

To make 2-4 servings of Spanish tortillas:
● 6 eggs, beaten
● 2 Yukon Gold potatoes
● 2-3 green onions, chopped up to the light green sections (may be substituted with 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion)
● 1/4 cup olive oil
● Salt

Process of Making

1
Slice peeled or unpeeled potatoes as evenly as you can (between ⅛ to ¼ inch thick).
2
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron pan. When it is hot enough to make the potatoes sizzle as soon as they’re added, start frying the potatoes by batch until they are lightly browned. Be careful that they don’t get crispy though. Dry fried potatoes on a paper towel and season with salt.
3
Pour out most of the olive oil in the pan and saute the onions. When they’re just starting to crisp, turn off the heat and arrange the onions evenly on the pan.
4
Arrange the cooked potatoes on top of the onions, making a scalloped pattern.
5
Turn on the heat, after which you can pour in the eggs, salt, and shake the pan so that the eggs coat all the surfaces. When the eggs start to set, place the pan under the broiler and continue cooking until the top is browned.

You can keep cooking the tortilla on the stove top. Just slide it onto a plate, and flip it back into the pan to cook the top. For storing tortilla, use tortilla warmers!

How to Make Tortillas from Scratch

As you can see from the recipes, making tortillas from scratch is not too complicated. You need just a few ingredients, and you may or may not use a tortilla press. Just a few tips on making the tortillas:

1
You must never substitute masa harina with cornmeal. You can buy masa harina from most big stores, in the baking supplies section or you can order online. There are also Mexican specialty stores that sell fresh masa, but these have to be used immediately.
2
If you don’t have any masa, just use wheat flour and make flour tortillas instead. You will need some lard and baking powder for that, as the recipes show.
3
Knead your dough well and make sure you get the right consistency: springy like play dough, not sticky, not dry and crumbly.
4
Let it rest if you have time.

How to Cook Tortillas

Now that you have made your tortillas, it’s time to get cooking. You can cook your tortillas as you press them or press all your dough and then cook the tortillas afterward. Cooking tortillas is very easy.

Pre-heat a cast-iron griddle or skillet. Place a tortilla on the pan, cook for about 30 seconds or until it starts to puff up and flip. Cook that side for 30 more seconds and remove from pan. The same procedure goes for cooking both corn and flour tortillas.

Wrapping Up

Contrary to widespread perception, the best way to make tortilla is not tricky at all. However, to achieve that sumptuous, delectable taste, you may have to follow the guidelines mentioned above precisely.

See Our Article On the Making of Zucchini Noodles also!

How to Make Tortilla Bowls at Home

Updated on December 21, 2018 By William Smith Leave a Comment

You may have tried salads in tortilla bowls in restaurants and were wondering if it is possible to make some at home.

The answer is yes! And homemade tortilla bowls for taco salad are easy, fun and inexpensive to make.

There are a few ways tortilla bowls can be made. You can fill them with the taco salad or some other ingredients. If you make mini size cups, they will be perfect appetizers.

A Few Methods You Can Use to Cook Tortilla Bowls

• Forming tortillas in a bowl that is oven-proof
Make sure you cover the bowl with some cooking spray, gently press the tortilla into the bowl, and then bake.

• Use unique tortilla shell molds.
These molds do not require any butter or oil. They are non-stick and are quite easy to use, and tortillas of any size can be cooked in them.

• Forming your tortillas out of a bowl that's oven-proof or even using canning jars.
If you don’t have specialized equipment for preparing tortillas, you can use what you have at home – simple glass bowls or jars. Ensure they are all oven-proof.

• Use regular muffin tins for small sized tortillas
For tortillas to fit into a tin divide each tortilla into four pieces.

Some Helpful Tips for Making Tortilla Bowls at Home

To make sure tortillas stay open, place aluminum foil formed in a ball inside of them.
Before starting to work with tortillas, make sure they are at room temperature. You can do this by placing them in a microwave for a few seconds.
The oven rack should be set in middle position.
Make generous use of the nonstick cooking spray.

Ingredients

• Some flour tortillas (6-10 inches in diameter: 10" recommended for salad, 6" recommended for appetizers, 8" recommended for meal-size taco bowls)

• Vegetable oil spray

Instructions

1
Set oven rack to middle position. If you need to use two trays, place them to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
If your tortillas do not turn out as soft as you want them to, use the microwave to soften them.
3
Spray tortillas with nonstick baking spray. Do this generously, but try to do it over a newspaper or even a sink to make sure the spray doesn’t get all over your kitchen.
4
Place tortillas into bowl shapes using one of the methods described above.
5
Use aluminum foil to form large balls. Set these balls inside each tortilla shell.
6
Bake them till such a point they turn crispy and of golden-brown color. This will take you about 15 – 20 minutes. If you use two racks, rotate them halfway through baking.
7
After cooking let your tortillas cool in bowls for 3 minutes and after that, carefully transfer them to a cooling rack. Take aluminum foil out of the bowls and remove tortilla shells from the molds.
8
You can serve tortilla bowls immediately. If you need to store them use an airtight bag or plastic container.

What Can be Placed Inside Tortilla Bowls

Sweet pork salad
Beef and tomato salad
Taco salad
Chicken salad
Chicken salad
Or just about any ingredients you will find in your fridge

Next time you will be planning a party make sure you impress your friends with this delicious dish.

This would be the treat of the night, and your friends will storm you with a question about how to make tortilla bowls.