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Corn Tortillas and Chips From Scratch
Skip the store bought. You can make your OWN Corn Tortillas and Chips From Scratch with just 3 ingredients at home!
Servings: 16 tortillas
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups of Instant Masa Flour
- 1 1/3 cups of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Tortilla Chips
- oil for frying peanut, canola, or vegetable
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the masa flour with salt. Add water and mix until a soft dough forms. If it feels a little dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time.
- Divide dough into approximately 16 equal balls weighing approximately 1.4 to 1.5 oz each. If you don't have a scale, just divide dough in half, then halve each half and repeat until you have 16 pieces. Roll them into balls and with a moist paper towel, cover them to keep the dough soft.
- Line each side of a tortilla press with plastic wrap. Place dough in the middle and press until ball is about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. *With my press, I did one press, then rotated the tortilla and pressed again because it seemed to press thinner on one side.
- Heat skillet or griddle on medium high heat. Carefully peel tortilla off of plastic and cook for about 50 seconds on each side. Cover them with a cloth napkin to keep them soft and warm.
- When cool, store tortillas in a plastic bag in the refridgerator for up to a week or freezer for a few months.
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To Make Corn Tortillas Chips
- Let tortillas completely cool and then quarter them.
- Fill a sauce pan with peanut oil or vegetable oil so that it's 3 inches deep in the pan. Heat oil on medium high and then slowly add the quartered tortilla pieces, one layer at a time.
- Fry until they begin to golden and then with a slotted spoon, transfer them to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt. Cool and serve with guacamole, pico, or on their own!
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Notes
- To prevent sticking, use plastic wrap around your press.
- Be sure to use an oil that has a high smoke point like peanut, vegetable, or canola oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
37mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tortillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.