Corn Tortilla (Tortilla de Maiz)
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12 tortillas
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
South American, Mexican, Vegan
Corn Tortilla (Tortilla de Maiz)
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Corn tortillas are a staple in Mexico and Central America. They can be used to make tacos, enchiladas or be fried to make corn tortilla chips.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina (nixtamalized corn flour)
- 1½ cup water hot
Equipment
- Tortilla press
- 2 pieces of round plastic cut out from a freezer bag
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the masa harina and hot water. Mix well until the water is absorbed evenly and the dough forms a ball.
- You should aim for a soft dough consistency, similar to play dough. If it sticks to your hands, add a little more of masa harina. If it looks dry, breakable or crumbly, add more water. Cover with a moist towel to prevent the dough from drying.
- Preheat a griddle or heavy skillet (comal) on medium-high heat.
- Using a tortilla press or a heavy dish, place a ball of the dough about 1½ inch (4 cm) in diameter between the two plastic pieces and press to form a 6 inch (10 cm) round tortilla.
- Open the tortilla press (or remove the heavy dish), peel the top plastic film off.
- Lift the plastic with the pressed tortilla, place the dough in your hand closer to your fingers and carefully peel the plastic off the dough. If the dough doesn’t come out so easily then the dough could be a little to wet. Add some more masa harina to the dough mix again until it becomes easy to handle.
- Place the tortilla on the griddle and cook for 45 seconds. The edge will begin to dry out. Flip the tortilla and continue to cook for 1 minute until brown spots start to appear.
- Turn over again and cook for another 15 seconds. The cooking time is about 2 minutes total.
- Wrap with a napkin or clean kitchen towel, or place in a tortilla warmer.
- Repeat the operation with the remaining dough.
- Serve the homemade corn tortillas with your favorite toppings.
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