Flour Power

During the Mexican Revolution, many immigrants made their way to Kansas to raise their families and work in the railroad, agricultural, industrial and hospitality industries. A cultural offshoot for these Mexican residents in the Midwest was the search for the perfect tortilla, a staple of Mexican cuisine. Because corn tortillas were difficult to make by hand, many restaurants and home cooks substituted wheat flour tortillas for their signature dishes. This presentation uncovers the rich history of Mexican immigration to Kansas and the journey of the humble but important tortilla, with a demonstration of how to make a tortilla.

Sponsored by Humanities Kansas