I’ve been meaning to try making my own tortillas for some time. Today I finally got around to making Homemade Corn Tortillas. I checked out a number of recipes online and basically they are all the same! Only two ingredients needed and a little arm work!
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Ingredients:
1 ¾ cups masa harina
1 1/8 cup water
In case you’re wondering what masa harina is it is finely ground corn meal.
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If the dough is too sticky, add more masa harina. If it begins to dry out, sprinkle with water. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.
Divide dough into 15 equal size balls. Using a tortilla press, a rolling pin, or your hands, press each ball of dough flat between two sheets of plastic wrap.
Immediately place tortilla in preheated pan and allow to cook for approximately 30 seconds, or until browned and slightly puffy. Turn tortilla over to brown on the second side for approximately 30 seconds more., then transfer to a plate.
Repeat process with each ball of dough. Keep tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.
I may have to invest in a tortilla press! I found it hard to roll them into perfect circles. However I mixed up some refried beans (healthy style) and we enjoyed them for dinner! Too easy!
Nancy on the Home Front 