Originally Posted by
LapLap
If by 'tortilla' you mean in the Spanish from Spain style, these fat omelets are not typically baked.
I'll assume the torta you're describing is something from the Americas.
I was trying to remember the name of the Northern Italian version, but had seen the broiled dish in Mexico (where a torta is also a sandwich). My favorite tortillas in Spain came from joint that rtan them under a salamander for a moment to brown the top.
"Crustless Quiche"