Homemade corn tortillas recipe  Share this recipe on FacebookCorn tortillas are an essential ingredient in the Mexican cuisine. This recipe shows how to make your own, homemade corn tortillas. You will need a special flour called Masa Harina and a tortilla press to form the tortillas.
Preparation time: 30 minutes, Cooking time: 15 minutes, Serves: 4 - 6
Ingredients 2 cups Masa Harina
1 to 2 cups of warm water (depends on the masa flour - refer to instructions on the package)
Directions Prepare the tortilla dough
Put the masa harina in a large bowl. Add the warm water (check the masa harina package for the exact amount of water that needs to be added). Mix well and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Using your hands, work the dough as if you were kneading bread dough. Adjust with more warm water or masa harina if the dough feels dry or wet.
Make the tortillas
Divide the dough into 16 balls of roughly the same size. Cut 32 pieces of baking paper that are big enough to cover the surface of the tortilla press. Open the tortilla press and place one masa ball in the center, between two pieces of baking paper. Gently press down until the tortilla has been formed, about 6 inches in diameter. Remove the tortilla from the press and repeat with the remaining masa balls.
Cook the tortillas
To cook the tortillas, heat a large skillet over high heat. Carefully remove the baking paper from both sides of the tortilla and lay the tortilla on the skillet. Cook for about 30 to 45 seconds on each side, until lightly toasted. Repeat the procedure for the remaining tortillas.
You can serve the tortillas immediately or refrigerate them and reheat when needed.
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