Homemade Corn Tortillas

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    52 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Homemade Corn Tortillas

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1 ¾ cups warm water
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Instructions

  1. Place masa in a large mixing bowl. Pour water over masa and gently stir.
  2. Allow mixture to sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. Continue to mix masa until no lumps remain and a dough forms.
  4. Taking 1 ½ -2 tablespoon of dough at a time, form a ball.
  5. Take a piece of wax paper or plastic wrap and place it onto a clean surface. Place the ball of dough onto the plastic wrap and top with another piece of plastic wrap.
  6. Taking the back of a heavy bottom skillet, press the skillet evenly and firmly over the covered ball of dough until a flat and round, raw tortilla forms, about ⅛ inch thick. (if you have a tortilla press you can use it in place of the skillet). Repeat until all tortillas have been pressed.
  7. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place tortillas onto the hot surface, a few at a time, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  8. Store cooked tortillas covered in a clean towel to keep warm and pliable. Repeat unto all tortilla have been cooked. Serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 37mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 37mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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