Flatbread is one of the simplest forms of bread and nearly every culture around the world has its own version. From wraps and sandwiches to sopping up soups, stews, and sauces, flatbread makes an all purpose accompaniment to any meal. We have the Tortilla!
Tortilla is a general term used to describe a variety of flatbreads native to the Central Americas and Spain. Tortillas made in Central America are generally made with a special type of maize flour that has ben dehulled and treated with an alkaline solution. They are often referred to as "corn tortillas" in the United states and may be cooked on a griddle or fried.
Flour tortillas appeared in Central America with the arrival of Spanish explorers and the wheat grain introduced by them. Wheat or "flour tortillas" are more flexible due to the wheat gluten and can be made into larger sizes.