Tortilla
Corn tortillas | |
| Alternative names | Torta, tortita, Titiya |
|---|---|
| Type | Flatbread |
| Place of origin | Mesoamerica |
| Region or state | Mexico and Central America |
| Main ingredients | Masa harina, Hominy, Wheat, Nopal |
A tortilla (/tɔːrˈtiːə/, Spanish: [toɾˈtiʝa]) is a thin, circular unleavened flatbread from Mesoamerica originally made from masa, and now also from wheat flour.
The Aztecs and other Nahuatl speakers called tortillas tlaxcalli ([t͡ɬaʃˈkalli]). First made by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica before colonization, tortillas are a cornerstone of Mesoamerican cuisine. Corn tortillas in Mesoamerica are known from as early as 500 BCE. Flour tortillas were invented once the Spanish introduced wheat to Mexico in the 16th century.