Corn Tortillas
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Corn Tortillas
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You are about to discover that there is NOTHING like a fresh tortilla.Yield: 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
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Ingredients
- 2 c masa harina
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 ½ c water divided
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the masa harina and salt. Add the lime juice and 1/2 c of water. Mix until incorperaated. ontinue adding water, a little at a time, until the masa is just moistened and the dough is holding together. Shape the dough into a smooth ball, cover it, and let it rest for 15-30 minutes.
- After the dough has rested, it should feel slightly moist, but not be sticky or tacky at all, kind of like a modeling clay. If it is sticky and too moist, mix in more masa. If it is dry and not holding together in a smooth ball, add a touch more water, until it does.)
- Once you dough is a good consistency, divide the dough into two roughly even portions. Shape each section into a ball and press it to flatten slightly. Divide each round into 6, roughly even, pieces. (Creating 12 pieces total.) Roll each piece of dough into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Cover the dough with a damp tea towel while you work on each tortilla.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cut both sides of a plastic freezer bag (forming a hinge) to fit the shape of your tortilla press (or roughly 7-8 inches if you are not using a press).
- Take one ball of dough and place it between the two pieces of plastic. If using a tortilla press, press the dough flat. If flattening by hand, roll or press the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Gently peel the top piece of plastic from the dough. Flip the tortilla into your hand and very gently peel the plastic from the second side.
- Place the tortilla into the dry, hot skillet for 30-45 seconds. Flip the tortilla and cook for 30 seconds to 1 min on the second side.
- Remove the tortilla and wrap it in a damp tea towel to keep it moist and warm while you repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Tortillas are best if eaten immediately. They can be stored in an air-tight container, on the counter, for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2g
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
29.6g
(10%)
Protein
3.6g
(7%)
Fat
1.4g
(2%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Fiber
3.7g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.6g | 10% |
| Protein | 3.6g | 7% |
| Fat | 1.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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