Corn Tortilla Recipe (Only 3 Ingredients)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12 tortillas
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Calories
71 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Bread
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Cuisine
Mexican
Corn Tortilla Recipe (Only 3 Ingredients)
Description
The recipe centers on making fresh corn tortillas using Maseca corn flour mixed with salt and hot water. The dough is kneaded until it reaches a soft but not sticky consistency similar to playdough, then covered and allowed to rest. Resting hydrates the dough fully, making it pliable for shaping.
Dough balls are flattened between parchment paper using a rolling pin or tortilla press to form thin discs. These are cooked briefly on a hot pan, about 30 seconds per side, until they puff up, indicating steam trapped inside. This puffing helps achieve a soft and pliable texture, ideal for wraps or tacos.
Keeping tortillas warm in a tortilla warmer or wrapped in a towel helps retain moisture and flexibility during serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Maseca corn flour
- 1 1/2 cups water up to 2 cups, hot
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Maseca corn flour and salt. Add the hot water a little at a time to the bowl, mixing it with a whisk or spoon. Mix until an evenly incorporated dough is formed; add a bit more water if needed.
- Then knead the dough with your hands for about three minutes or until it is soft to the touch but no longer sticky, similar to the texture of playdough.
- Cover the dough with a damp kitchen towel or paper towel. Let the dough rest for about 20 minutes. Scoop up two tablespoons of the dough and shape them into balls.
- Place the dough balls between parchment paper and flatten them with a rolling pin or a tortilla press.
- Preheat a pan to medium-high and cook the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side. If the tortilla puffs up, that's a good thing! Keep them warm in a tortilla warmer or loosely wrapped in a towel until ready to serve. Enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12tortillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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