HOW TO PROPERLY ROLL A BURRITO
STEP 1: WARM THE TORTILLA
The most important thing before you start filling and rolling is to warm your tortilla to make it more pliable.
If you need to learn the perfect ways to warm your tortillas, check out our blog post TORTILLA ESSENTIALS: 30-second heating methods 👈🏻
STEP 2: PLACE THE FILLINGS
One mistake people easily make with burritos is filling the entire surface of the tortilla with filling. For the burrito to fold well (without having any filling fall out the sides), you want to push all of the filling to the bottom half of the tortilla, while still leaving enough border on every side. This will make for a much easier folding (and eating) experience.
BONUS TIP #1: To ensure you get every ingredient in each bite, distribute them evenly. If you have creamy ingredients, spread them on the tortilla instead of putting them over the filling. This will ensure that the cream is spread throughout the burrito, not just in the middle.
STEP 3: FOLD IN THE SIDES
Using both hands, fold in the sides of the burrito shell and make a vertical rectangle shape.
STEP 4: ROLL THE BOTTOM OF THE BURRITO
Use your thumbs to fold the bottom of the burrito shell (the side with the filling) over to the middle.
BONUS TIP #2: When rolling the burrito, do it confidently and firmly. Stopping halfway for too long or too many times might affect the final result. If you see some filling coming out during the process, don't hesitate to use your fingertips to tuck it back in and ensure the burrito is rolled tightly.
STEP 5: FOLD THE CORNERS AT THE TOP
Fold the top corners of the burrito shell in while holding the bottom of the burrito with your two thumbs.
STEP 6: ROLL THE BURRITO THE REST OF THE WAY
Continue to roll the burrito, then enjoy!
BONUS TIP #3: Toast the bottom of the burrito in a dry skillet until golden brown. It will keep it sealed and add an extra texture.
Get the right tortillas:
Mama Grande Burrito-size Tortillas 👈🏻
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