Homemade Corn Tortillas
The perfect blend of simplicity and flavor, Homemade Corn Tortillas are the ultimate comfort food. With just three ingredients, you can create soft, warm tortillas that elevate any meal. Ditch the store-bought versions and enjoy a taste of authenticity right in your kitchen!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Whisk
- Food Processor
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 2 cups Masa Harina Corn Flour
- 0.5 tsps Salt
- 1.5 cups Warm Water Add more as needed.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together masa harina and salt.
- Pour in the warm water and mix with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Knead the mixture by hand for a few minutes until you have a soft non-sticky dough, while adding more warm water or masa harina as needed.
- Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes for better moisture absorption.
- Divide the dough into 16 portions, roll into balls, and cover to prevent drying.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Open a tortilla press and place a sheet of plastic on the bottom plate.
- Place a ball over the plastic and cover with another sheet.
- Close the tortilla press and flatten to a 6-inch round.
- Cook on skillet for 40 to 60 seconds each side until lightly golden.
- Transfer to a container lined with a paper towel to keep warm.
- Repeat until all dough is cooked.
- Serve warm, refrigerating dough for later use.
Notes
- Tip 1: You can make tortillas larger or smaller as preferred.
- Tip 2: If you don't own a tortilla press, use a flat-bottom skillet or glass pie plate.