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Homemade Corn Tortillas Recipe
Homemade corn tortillas represent the real thing through simple mixture of masa harina and water that results in the most wonderful, authentic tortillas imaginable. This straightforward recipe proves that sometimes the simplest preparations produce the most extraordinary results while connecting you to traditional Mexican cooking methods. The authentic approach creates tortillas with superior flavor and texture that make store-bought versions pale in comparison.
These corn tortillas are the real thing! A simple mixture of masa harina and water results in the most wonderful corn tortillas you’ve ever tasted. The secret is to use a cast iron pan. You can buy masa harina at Mexican grocery stores or in the baking aisle of large supermarkets.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
15 tortillas
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Ingredients
1 ¾ cups masa harina
1 ⅛ cups hot water
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
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Mix together masa harina and hot water in a medium bowl until throughly combined.
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Transfer dough to a clean work surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa harina; if it begins to dry, sprinkle with water. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
Divide dough into 15 equal-sized balls. Using a tortilla press, a rolling pin, or your hands, press each ball flat between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
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Cook a tortilla in the preheated pan until browned and slightly puffy, about 30 seconds. Flip tortilla over and continue cooking until the other side is browned, about 30 more seconds. Remove to a plate; cover to keep warm and moist. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 146 | Calories |
| 2g | Fat |
| 30g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 146 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 4g | 7% |
| Calcium 58mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 119mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
