Corn Tortillas
Soft, pliable corn tortillas that you are going to love!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups of masa harina
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 1/4- 1 1/2 cups of water, very warm
Instructions
- Combine 1 3/4 cups of masa harina with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl
- Add 1 cup of water and mix using a stiff wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Add additional tablespoons of water until a soft, kneadable consistency is achieved
- Knead in the bowl for several minutes
- Add additional masa is the dough is too wet or sticks to your hands and add additional water if the dough is too dry or won’t fully incorporate
- Cover the bowl with a damp towel and rest for 15 minutes
- Divide the dough into golfball sized portions (approximately 2 tablespoons) and roll into round balls
- Press each tortilla between sheets of plastic or parchment paper in a tortilla press or using a rolling pin
- Preheat a flat griddle or wide skillet over medium high heat
- Once hot, cook each tortilla for 45-60 seconds per side
- Transfer cooked tortillas onto a plate wrapped with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm as you cook the other tortillas
- Repeat this process until all of the tortillas have been cooked
- Use immediately or wrap in tin foil and chill until ready to use
- To re-warm, wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds