Craving a culinary adventure that transports you straight to the heart of Mexico? Look no further than these mouthwatering homemade corn tortillas that will revolutionize your cooking game! Forget store-bought alternatives – these fresh, warm tortillas are so incredibly delicious, they'll make your taste buds dance with joy and have your family begging for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this simple yet magical recipe will turn you into a tortilla-making maestro in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8 tortillas
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt, mixing thoroughly to distribute the salt evenly.
- Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, using your hands to mix and form a smooth, consistent dough. The texture should be soft and pliable, not sticky or crumbly.
- Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it becomes uniform and elastic. If the dough feels too dry, add a little more warm water; if too wet, sprinkle in additional masa harina.
- Cover the dough with a clean, damp kitchen towel and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the masa to fully hydrate.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, rolling each into a small, smooth ball.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper on a tortilla press, or use a flat-bottomed dish to flatten each ball between two pieces of plastic.
- Press or roll each ball into a thin, round tortilla approximately 6 inches in diameter.
- Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Carefully transfer each tortilla to the hot skillet and cook for about 45-60 seconds on each side, or until light brown spots appear.
- Keep the cooked tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel or placing them in a tortilla warmer.
- Serve immediately while fresh and warm, perfect for tacos, quesadillas, or as a side to your favorite Mexican dish.
Tips
- • Temperature matters! Use warm water to help the masa harina blend smoothly and create the perfect dough consistency. • Don't skip the resting period – letting the dough sit for 10-15 minutes helps the masa fully hydrate and makes rolling easier. • If you don't have a tortilla press, a flat-bottomed dish or rolling pin works perfectly. • Keep your tortillas warm by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel immediately after cooking. • Practice makes perfect – your first batch might not be Instagram-perfect, but they'll still be delicious! • For extra flavor, try cooking on a cast-iron skillet to get those beautiful, authentic brown spots.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 70kcal
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 2g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
