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Homemade Corn Tortillas

Homemade Corn Tortillas is an easy way to add more homemade deliciousness to taco night with your very own, hot-off-the-pan corn tortillas!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 41 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups instant yellow corn masa flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups hot water

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add the corn masa and the salt and mix well.
  2. Add the hot water, and mix into a soft dough (it should be about as firm as cookie dough).
  3. Add more water if needed.
  4. Line a tortilla press with a zip lock bag (I just cut down the sides)
  5. Divide the dough into roughly 20 dough balls
  6. Place 1 ball onto the lined tortilla press and .... press.
  7. Carefully remove the tortilla from the press, and add to a medium hot cast iron skillet.
  8. Let the tortilla cook about 30 seconds, until the edges look like they're drying... then flip
  9. Cook a further 45-60 seconds, then flip again - the tortilla will puff up.
  10. Add tortilla to a towel line tortilla warmer.
  11. Repeat with remaining dough balls.

Notes

  • Are corn tortillas gluten free?
  • How to make corn tortillas without a press?
  • How to keep homemade corn tortillas soft
  • Keep the dough covered
  • If the dough gets dry
  • Flip the tortillas
  • Are corn tortillas gluten free? Yes! As long as you check the product you use - the masa harina is gluten free (as is water and salt) 
  • How to make corn tortillas without a press? Just grab a rolling pin, and roll out to a very thin, even circle. It will take longer, but homemade tortillas are so worth it!
  • How to keep homemade corn tortillas soft - humidity is your friend! Using a tortilla warmer is a good option, but wrapping in a clean towel will also do the same job. If you make them ahead, just heat in the microwave wrapped in a paper towel.
  • Keep the dough covered while cooking the tortillas.
  • If the dough gets dry, add some more water. Too wet? Add a little more masa.
  • Flip the tortillas when you start seeing brown spots. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 41kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41

% Daily Value*

Calories 41kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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