What Is Flour tortillas (8 inch) and How Can I Use It?
Flour tortillas (8 inch) rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 46 recipes to cook with it.
Key Points
- Soft wheat flatbread; the eight-inch round is the everyday fajita and soft-taco size.
- The go-to wrap for burritos, quesadillas, lunch wraps, and quick personal pizzas.
- Always warm before filling, or a cold, stiff tortilla cracks and tears at the fold.
- Softer and stretchier than corn tortillas, so they roll tight without breaking.
- Keep opened packs sealed in the fridge about a week, or freeze with parchment between.
What is flour tortillas (8 inch)?
Flour tortillas are soft, pliable flatbreads made from wheat flour, fat, water, and a little salt. The eight-inch size is the everyday workhorse: big enough to fold around a filling, small enough to eat with your hands.
That eight-inch round is often labeled a "fajita" or "soft taco" size. It is the standard wrap for burritos, quesadillas, and lunch wraps, soft and foldable rather than crisp.
Unlike corn tortillas, flour tortillas are stretchy and mild, which is why they roll up tight without cracking.
How to Use Flour Tortillas
The eight-inch size is built for folding and rolling. Pile in a filling and fold the sides, then roll for a burrito. Or fold one in half for a quesadilla and griddle it until the cheese melts.
Always warm a tortilla before you fill it. A cold tortilla is stiff and cracks at the fold, while a warm one turns soft and pliable. Thirty seconds in a dry skillet or ten in the microwave under a damp towel does it.
This size anchors all the handheld classics. Wrap up a Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap or a Pesto Chicken & Pepper Wraps, layer cheese for Smoked Salmon Quesadillas, or stack them into a Beef & Bean Burrito Stack.
They go beyond Mexican food too. Use one as a fast personal pizza base for a Quick Spring Pizza, or roll and slice them into pinwheels for a party tray.
Cooking and Pairing
Flour tortillas are mild and take to almost any filling: beans, grilled meats, cheese, eggs, rice, sauteed vegetables, or just butter and cinnamon sugar for a sweet snack.
For a quesadilla or a crisp wrap, brush the tortilla with a little oil and griddle it. It browns into a crackly, golden surface while staying chewy inside.
The biggest mistake is overfilling. Pile on too much and the tortilla splits and the filling spills out the bottom, so keep the heap to the center third and leave a border to fold.
The second is skipping the warm-up. An unwarmed tortilla tears the moment you fold it, no matter how careful you are.
Flour vs Corn Tortillas
The two are not interchangeable. Flour tortillas are soft and stretchy and mild, made with wheat and fat, so they fold without cracking and suit burritos and wraps.
Corn tortillas are made from masa (nixtamalized corn), with an earthier flavor and a firmer, more fragile texture. They are the traditional choice for tacos and enchiladas but tear if you overstuff them.
Use flour when you want a sturdy, foldable wrap. Use corn for authentic tacos and a stronger corn flavor.
Substitutes
A ten-inch burrito tortilla works for anything that needs more room, while a six-inch fits a smaller soft taco. For a wrap, lavash, naan, or pita all hold a sandwich filling, though each folds a little differently.
Corn tortillas can stand in when flour runs out, but expect a firmer, more breakable result that suits tacos better than rolled burritos. For pinwheels and tight rolls, stick with flour, since corn will crack.
Buying and Storage
Look for soft, flexible tortillas with no dry or cracked edges, and check the package date. Some are sold shelf-stable on the bread aisle and others refrigerated, so follow whichever the package calls for.
Once opened, keep flour tortillas sealed in the fridge and use within about a week. Press out the air in the bag to keep them from drying. A stiff, cracking tortilla is past its prime, though a quick warm-up can revive a slightly dry one.
For longer storage, freeze the stack for up to several months. Slip a square of parchment between tortillas so they peel apart, then thaw at room temperature and warm before using.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving (51g)Quick facts
Where to find flour tortillas (8 inch): Flour tortillas (8 inch) is usually found in the bakery section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group: Flour tortillas (8 inch) is a member of the Baked Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
- In Chinese
- 面粉玉米饼（8英寸）
- British (UK) term
- Flour tortillas (8 inch)
- en français
- tortillas de farine (8 pouces)
- en español
- tortillas de harina (8 pulgadas)
How much does flour tortillas (8 inch) weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 serving | 51 grams |
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Recipes using flour tortillas (8 inch)
There are 46 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Tortilla Wrap-Ups
Easy breakfast tortilla wrap-ups stuffed with scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, salsa, and fresh tomato. A quick, kid-friendly morning meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Smoked Salmon Quesadillas
Very tasty indeed! Super quick and easy to prepare yet somewhat sophisticated and rich tasting. A wedge of lemon went nicely with the quesadillas.
Moo Shu-Style Grilled Chicken
Fantastic. I cooked it for my parents. My mother said it was very aromatic, my father just finished before I started to eat. It was a fun lunch. Thanks!
Pesto Chicken & Pepper Wraps
Easy and delicious chicken wraps are packed with goodness and yumminess.
Beef & Bean Burrito Stack (Crockpot, Slow Cooker)
A unique burrito like "stack" made in your crockpot, cheesy and tasty.
Classic Cheese Crisp
Super crispy and cheesy, these are easy to make as a snack or for lunch served with a green salad.
Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap
Creamy avocado white bean wrap mashes white beans and avocado into a protein-rich spread, then layers in a smoky chipotle slaw of red cabbage and carrot. A no-cook, high-fiber vegetarian lunch.
Quick Spring Pizza
Don't have pizza dough, not a problem, use store-bought wraps. We can still make freshly baked and delicious pizza!
Easy Party Ranch Ham Rolls
Ranch flavoured cream cheese cheese rolled with ham in a flour tortilla. A favourite party appetizer that's very easy to prepare in a short amount of time.
Festival Eggs
Festival eggs are a Mexican-style migas breakfast with crispy tortilla strips, tomatoes, jalapeno, and cilantro scrambled with eggs and topped with melted Colby cheese.
Mexican Brunch Tortillas
Mexican brunch tortillas folded around soft-scrambled eggs, soy patty crumbles, melty pepper jack, and topped with chopped avocado and salsa. A vegetarian handheld brunch ready in 20 minutes.
Black Bean Nachos
Open-faced black bean nachos with spicy chorizo, melted Monterey Jack, and a smoky black bean pesto thickened with ham hock. Fried flour tortillas baked into crisp wedges. Loaded restaurant-style nachos.
Banana Wrap
Peanut butter, banana, and grape jelly wrap on a warm flour tortilla. The 3-minute lunchbox alternative to a PB&J sandwich, kid-approved and lunch-pail proof.
Hot & Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
Spicy chicken quesadillas with chili sauce, fresh jalapeno, and melted cheddar in crispy flour tortillas. Ready in 30 minutes, serve with salsa and black beans.
Easy Quesadillas
Easy quesadillas layer refried beans, Mexican cheese blend, and taco sauce between flour tortillas, microwaved until melty. A 10-minute snack or appetizer for game day, kids, or late-night cravings.
Baja Blintzes
Baja Blintzes are flour tortillas filled with hard-boiled egg and ham, baked with a creamy Monterey Jack and green chile sauce. A Tex-Mex brunch dish ready in 30 minutes.
Beefy Tofu Enchiladas
Beef and tofu enchiladas with green chiles, cumin, and cilantro rolled in flour tortillas, smothered in salsa, and baked under melted cheddar. Protein-packed and family-sized.
Grilled Pepper Quesadillas
Grilled pepper quesadillas stuffed with roasted red bell pepper, two melted cheeses, sauteed red onion, and fresh herbs. Skillet-grilled tortillas baked until crispy and golden.
Easy Cheesy Chicken with Chilies
Golden chicken cutlets simmered in enchilada sauce with corn, green chiles, and melted cheddar. Roll them up in warm flour tortillas for a 35-minute Tex-Mex dinner.
Picnic Burritos
Picnic burritos with taco-seasoned mayo, sliced turkey, shredded cheese, and crisp lettuce - no cooking required, ready in 15 minutes. Make-ahead and fridge-stable up to 2 hours.
Southwestern Tortilla Wedges
Stacked Southwestern tortilla wedges layered with chicken, guacamole, refried beans, salsa, sour cream, and melted cheddar. A fun shareable appetizer or snack.
Spam Salad Cones
SPAM salad with toasted almonds, celery, and dill relish served in crispy broiled tortilla cones. A fun, hand-held lunch with crunchy shells and creamy filling.
Santa Fe Fajitas
Shrimp fajitas marinated in soy sauce, lime juice, and cilantro, then sauteed with red and green bell peppers. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas with tomatillo salsa.
Vegetable Tortilla Stacks
Stacked flour tortillas layered with refried beans, sautéed peppers, broccoli, Monterey Jack, and cheddar. A Mexican-inspired vegetarian main dish baked until bubbly and golden.
Chicken & Coleslaw Wrap
Crunchy coleslaw, chicken, and crushed pineapple tossed in low-fat dressing and rolled in whole wheat tortillas. A no-cook lunch wrap ready in 30 minutes with tropical crunch.
Green or Red Enchiladas
Chicken enchiladas with two from-scratch sauces: a tangy green tomatillo-spinach sauce with sour cream or a smoky red ancho chile sauce. Topped with melted Monterey Jack.
Sizzling Cheesy Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas
Discover easy cheesy black bean and corn quesadillas ready in 30 minutes – perfect for quick vegetarian dinners, beginner-friendly Mexican-inspired meals, or healthy weeknight recipes with canned beans and melty cheese.
Turkey Tortilla Roll-Ups
No-cook turkey roll-ups with sour cream, cheddar, shredded lettuce, olives, and chunky salsa wrapped tight in flour tortillas. Pack them for lunch, slice for appetizers, or grab one straight from the fridge.
Chicken Burritos
Shredded chicken simmered in taco seasoning, wrapped in warm flour tortillas with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and taco sauce. Easy chicken burritos in 30 minutes using leftover chicken.
Black Bean Burrito Bake
Vegetarian black bean burrito bake with smoky chipotle sour cream, sweet corn, salsa, and melted Monterey Jack. Rolled in whole wheat tortillas and baked until bubbly.
Leafy Greens & Feta Quesadillas
This quick, easy and scrumptious quesadilla recipe is popular all year round, especially for people who don't have time to cook. It takes no time, and gives you a delicious treat!
Grilled Salmon Soft Tacos
Grilled salmon soft tacos with cabbage slaw, citrus salsa, and cilantro-serrano crema. A chile-rubbed 20-minute summer grill dinner loaded with fresh acid, creamy heat, and crunchy texture.
Easy Cheese Quesadillas
Quesadillas are so popular and classic in Mexico. They are so quick, easy to make, and they always turn out so warm, cheesy, and lot of flavor; for the fillings, you can add whatever you want to make your own version of fillings. Breakfast, lunch or supper, it can be served all day around!
Spam Fajitas
Spam fajitas with seared canned pork, peppers, and onions tucked into warm flour tortillas with cheese, lettuce, and salsa. Pantry weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Pineapple Enchiladas
I would definately say that this is a good recipe to try out, very good and unique.
Quick Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Basil Pizza
Use pita bread or any kind of wrap, or naan bread to make this quick, easy and delicious pizza. Prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil are enough for make a flavorful pizza!
Seven Layer Tortilla Pie
Awesome vegetarian mexican pie, we make in 2 pans instead of 1, so it really becomes 4 layers.
Rolled Roast Beef Tortillas
Roast beef tortilla wraps with a garlic-honey mustard mayo spread, roasted red peppers, red onion, and crisp lettuce. No-cook lunch wraps ready in 15 minutes.
Crockpot Beef Fajitas
A savory dish that can be made with the convenience of having a crockpot in your kitchen.
Vietnamese Grilled Steak Wraps
Vietnamese grilled steak wraps marinate thin flank steak in lemon and sesame, grill it fast over charcoal, and wrap with fresh mint, cilantro, and lettuce in warm tortillas with a sweet-sour chili drizzle.
Spinach, Blue Cheese, Pecan, & Cranberry Wraps
Spinach, blue cheese, pecan, and cranberry wraps: a tangy cream cheese spread studded with blue cheese, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries, rolled with crisp apple and baby spinach. A no-cook salad in a tortilla.
