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Homemade Corn Tortillas
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Homemade Corn Tortillas

40 minServes 12Nutri-Score B€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • masa harina (corn masa flour for tortillas)Pantry300 g
  • water (warm)Other400 ml
  • saltSpices5 g

per serving

Nutrition

93kcal

Carbs
19 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
1 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • tortilla press
  • comal
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the masa

    • Combine the masa harina and salt in a bowl.
    • Add the warm water gradually and mix until a soft, smooth dough forms that doesn't stick to your hands.
    Step 1
  2. Shape the balls

    • Roll the dough into equal balls the size of a golf ball.
    • Keep them covered so they don't dry out.
    Step 2
  3. Press the tortillas

    • Place a dough ball between two sheets of plastic in the tortilla press.
    • Press down firmly and evenly until thin and round, with no holes.
    Step 3
  4. Cook on the comal

    • Heat the comal over medium-high heat until very hot.
    • Lay the tortilla on the comal and cook until it starts to puff and release.
    • Flip and cook the other side until lightly browned.
    Step 4
  5. Keep warm and serve

    • Stack the cooked tortillas in a clean cloth to keep them warm.
    • Serve hot.
    Step 5