For a quick and easy lunch a 4 way folding wrap can make simple sandwich ingredients feel so much more luxurious! I first spotted a small sandwich shop making their wraps some years ago and thought “that’s quick” – and so much cleaner than when I make regular sandwiches.

Great for everyday, but fab at a picnic or in your packed lunch.

4 way folding wraps are more expensive than just making a simple sandwich, but they turn a packed lunch into something that looks like you bought it in a shop!

In my opinion, this folding method gives a better outcome as more traditional folds mean there are parts where the tortilla is 3-4 layers thick and difficult to eat – with these I’ve always found it was easy to eat them.

4 Way Folding Wrap Method:

1. Cut the wrap from the middle to one edge.
2. Place a different filling on each quarter.
3. Starting at one cut edge, just fold the first quarter over the second; fold that stack over the third quarter and, finally, cover the fourth quarter.

And that’s it. Away you go.

The order in which you place ingredients can make a difference to how the layers stack in the end result – but most of the time I’m never that bothered about the order of the stack.

If I’ve got something “tricky” to place on the first quarter – and I don’t fancy fiddling with the fold, I simply leave the first quarter empty and put both fillings straight onto the second quarter.

Folding Wrap Ideas

There are no limits really – if you can think of it, it’ll probably fit in a treat. Regular sandwich fillings, a whole breakfast wrap, or even sweet/dessert wraps. Hot or cold.

Next time you’re reaching for the bread in the kitchen, try a wrap instead with the same fillings – it’ll taste so much better!

Most of my fillings are unspectacular, simple, everyday fillings. Nothing to write home about!

Better Than a Sandwich?

It’s better than a sandwich as you can then slide the wrap into a toasted sandwich bag and toast it hot if you want; the shape and design also mean you’re less likely to drop your filling out. It’s easier to eat than a sandwich and more ‘filling’. You feel like you’ve had a treat!

You can use any tortilla wrap, any size, with any filling you fancy. You’re going to eat it, you make up the rules.

I sometimes make a dessert wrap too, with tinned apple slices, sultanas and some cold custard!