How do you moisten corn tortillas?

How do you moisten corn tortillas?

Wrap a stack of tortillas in damp paper towels or a damp kitchen towel, then wrap in plastic wrap or place in a microwave-safe resealable plastic bag (keep the bag open to vent). Microwave until warm and flexible, about 1 minute.

Can corn tortillas go bad?

As such, if you keep your tortillas past their expiration date in a freezer, most of them should last from 6 to 8 months. Your corn tortillas should last after their past printed date in a pantry for 7-10 days while it should last for 6-8 weeks if they're kept in a refrigerator.

How do you revive stale chips?

If you've exhausted every way to repurpose them, stale tortilla chips can be revived in the oven. Just lay them out on a baking sheet and toast them in a 400°F oven for three to five minutes until they're crispy again.

Why do my homemade corn tortillas crack?

The main reason corn tortillas crack is that they aren't warm enough. You know how restaurants always serve fresh tortillas in a special container or wrapped in aluminum foil? That isn't just so they can give that “fresh from the kitchen” allure. It's also so the tortillas hold together and don't fall apart.

How do I make stale tortillas soft?

Simply wet three paper towels completely and lay your stack of less-than-awesome tortillas in the center. Wrap the towel over the top of the stack and place in the microwave for 60 seconds. The water from the paper towel will transfer back into the tortillas, rehydrating them without making them soggy.

How long do corn tortillas last?

Your corn tortillas should last after their past printed date in a pantry for 7-10 days while it should last for 6-8 weeks if they're kept in a refrigerator. For flour tortillas, they should last a week in a pantry and 3-4 weeks in a refrigerator.

How do you make tortillas soft?

Place the cooked tortilla on the warmer or plate and cover with another damp paper towel. This ensures that your tortillas stay soft and pliable. Store the tortillas in the refrigerator. To reheat, wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them in a 350 degree oven until they are heated through to your liking.

How do you keep tortillas from getting hard?

Once the tortillas (flour or corn) are heated, wrap them in a damp towel and transfer them to a basket, plastic, or polystyrene tortilla warmer to keep them nice and hot. If you don't have an “official” tortilla warmer, you can place the towel-wrapped stack into a slightly larger bowl, then cover it with a plate.

Do you need to refrigerate corn tortillas?

A: We recommend that you refrigerate your tortillas after purchase to help extend the shelf life. Even though our packages are re-sealable, once the package is open storing your tortillas in a cool refrigerator helps them last through the shelf life. It's important to store your tortillas at a steady temperature.

How do you cook corn tortillas?

Add 1/2 cup light olive oil or corn oil (you may need to add more, depending on how many you fry). Sprinkle a drop of water into the pan and when it pops, the oil is hot enough to start cooking the tortillas. Fry the tortilla for about 10-30 seconds on each side, until browned and cooked.