Making corn tortillas at home is extremely easy, you don’t even need a press. In this recipe we’ll be using the classic white masa harina as well as the more cool looking blue corn masa. The tips I peppered through the video for this recipe will set you for success in making your own corn tortillas at home! So make sure to scroll down and check it out.
Corn tortillas can be eaten fresh, or they can be cooked in hot oil to make tacos and other dishes.
Tortillas are a staple food in Mexico and Central America. They are also common in some parts of the United States, especially California and New Mexico.
Corn tortillas have been around for centuries. The Aztec people called them “tlaxcalli” and they used to eat them with their meals.
Corn tortillas are a traditional Mexican dish. They are made mainly from corn and they are usually served with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc.
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Ingredients
- 175 grams white masa harina
- 225 ml 7.6 oz warm water
- one pinch salt
Instructions
- Firstly, heat the water in a microwave for 30 seconds
- In a bowl add the masa harina and the salt and then add the water and mix using your hand until the water has been all absorbed my the masa. If it seems like it needs more water then you can add a few small drops by dipping your hand in water and then resume mixing. But not too much.You'll know it's well combined when the dough resembles playdough and it doesn't stick to your hand
- Cover it with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes
- After resting divide the dough in 10 equally sized pieces of 40 grams and roll each into a ball
Pressing and cooking the tortillas
- Preheat a heavy cast iron pan on medium-high heat
- Take a resealable bag, large enough to fit the tortillas after pressing, and cut the opening and the sides, leaving the bottom intact to act like a hinge.
- Place a ball in the center of the bag, cover it with the other side and you can use a flat bottomed pot to press it. Start slow to make sure you're pressing even and then make use of your weight to press it down.
- You can use a press or even an oven tray ( check the video for a visual guide)
- Once pressed, carefully peel off the tortilla from the plastic and place it in the preheated cast iron pan, let it cook for 1 minute and then flip and cook on the other side for another minute.
- Place the cooked tortilla inside a pot lined with a towel – the built up steam will soften then tortillas and make them perfect for tacos. ( check the video for a visual guide)
- Repeat these steps with the remaining balls and then fill them with your preferred meat and taco toppings, enjoy!
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