Corn Tortillas
Corn tortillas are a delightful staple that can elevate your meals with their warm, slightly chewy texture and authentic flavor. Whether you’re making tacos, enchiladas, or simply enjoying them with butter, homemade corn tortillas promise to bring a taste of tradition to your kitchen. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can recreate the comforting aroma of fresh tortillas at home, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups nixtamalized corn flour (masa harina)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt.
- Gradually add warm water while stirring until a smooth, slightly tacky dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 2 minutes until soft and pliable. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions. Using a tortilla press or rolling pin, flatten each ball between plastic sheets until thin and round.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until brown spots appear and they puff up slightly.
- Transfer cooked tortillas to a clean kitchen towel to keep warm while cooking the rest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg