There's A Better Way To Microwave Store-Bought Tortillas - Tasting Table

"To clarify right off the bat, this is not the best way to heat up a tortilla by any means. But if you have to do it, this can work as a quick solution when a better method is not an option. Put as many as four or five tortillas in a stack on a microwave-safe plate and then cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave for about 30 seconds and that's it."

"There's a possibility your tortillas will come out a little gummy this way, especially the one that was on top, but it shouldn't be too bad. Remember, this is just a method for when you're short on time. But it prevents your tortillas from drying out like they normally do when you microwave them. Just keep them covered until you're ready to eat them and they should remain soft and warm."

Tortillas offer a quick, versatile option for fast meals and are easier to fill than a sandwich. Homemade tortillas are ideal, but store-bought varieties work well when pressed for time. When using a microwave, stack four to five tortillas on a microwave-safe plate, cover them with a damp paper towel, and heat for about 30 seconds to steam and soften them. The top tortilla may become slightly gummy, but the method prevents dryness and keeps tortillas soft if they remain covered until serving. Better heating methods include wrapping flour tortillas in foil and baking about 10 minutes or steaming corn tortillas to retain moisture.

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