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Corn Tortillas
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Prep Time
50 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
3 serving(s)
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- 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 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 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.