Corn Tortillas Made With Fat
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Corn Tortillas Made With Fat
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Corn tortillas are traditionally made without fat, but what happens if you add some in? Do they taste better? Let's find out!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups warm water
Instructions
- Add 2 cups Masa Harina, 2 tablespoons lard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of the warm water and stir until the water is absorbed. Add the rest of the water incrementally until the flour melds into a dough. Use your hands to knead the dough into a cohesive ball.
- Separate the dough into golf ball sized chunks -- this will make tortillas approximately 4 inches across. Flatten the dough balls using a flat bottomed pan or a tortilla press. Be sure to line each side of the dough ball with plastic or Ziploc pieces
- Heat a skillet or comal to medium-high heat. Add a tortilla to the skillet and flip it after 10 seconds. Then cook each side for about a minute or until light brown spots are forming on the underside. (Lately I use a tad over medium heat on my stove and this will have brown spots forming in about 60 seconds.)
- Continue cooking the rest of the tortillas. I usually put one in the skillet and flatten the next one to expedite the process. Once cooked you can keep them warm by wrapping them in a tea towel or using a dedicated tortilla warmer. Serve immediately.
- Store leftovers tortillas in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, cook them in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and crispy.
Notes
- Sometimes it can take some fiddling to get the consistency of the dough right. If it's sticking to your hands simply add a few sprinklings of Masa Harina to dry it out. Conversely, if the dough is still crumbly then you can add splashes of water until it becomes cohesive.
- See Homemade Corn Tortillas for additional step-by-step photos.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
344mg
(14%)
Potassium
150mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
297IU
(6%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(12-16 tortillas)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 344mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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