You just can’t beat tortillas made from scratch.
Nothing beats homemade tortillas made from scratch!
Making homemade corn tortillas is actually almost ridiculously easy, once you get the hang of it.
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What Is Masa Harina?
You’ll need a special corn flour called masa harina for making the tortillas.
Look for masa harina that contains only corn and lime (calcium hydroxide) for corn tortilla making.
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They are available online.
The wooden tortilla press pictured I purchased at a local Mexican market in town.
Just be sure to place the dough ball between the plastic sheets to prevent sticking.
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you’re free to also make homemade corn tortillas with a rolling pin.
Then, roll to your desired thickness.
We don’t mind the uneven edges since it gives it that extra homemade feeling.
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Then, pinch off bits of dough to make fresh corn tortillas whenever you desire.
Cool them completely and store them in between sheets of waxed paper in a zip-top freezer bag.
Thaw and reheat in a skillet or microwave whenever you’d like.
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you might also reheat them in a microwave.
Just be sure to cover your plate with a paper towel or a lightly damp kitchen towel.
The tortillas will be softer and more pliable this way.
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Or reheat them in a slightly oiled skillet, such as a cast iron skillet.
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And even the ambient humidity can make a difference in how much water you better add.
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The ratio is a guideline.
Mix in and let sit for 5 minutes or so.
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Begin working the masa with your hands to make the dough.
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Work the dough for several minutes.
Press the dough with your fingers and the palms of your hands as if you were kneading bread dough.
The dough will be a little gritty at first, but should become more pliable as you knead it.
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Make about 16 to 18 balls from the dough.
kick off the tortilla press and lay one piece of plastic on the press.
Place the masa ball in the center.
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Place another piece of plastic over the masa ball.
A well seasoned cast iron griddle or large cast iron pan works well for this.
While the tortilla cooks, start working on pressing the next tortilla.
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Cook the tortilla on the hot pan for 30 seconds to a minute on each side.
The tortilla should be lightly toasted and little air pockets will form.
Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat.
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