Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction

  • Heat water in the microwave-safe bowl until warm, about 45 to 60 seconds to reach 100 to 110ºF (38 to 43ºC).
  • In a medium bowl whisk together masa harina and salt. Add warm water to the mixture and stir with a spatula or large spoon to combine.
  • Use hands to knead the dough until the texture becomes very smooth, like modeling clay or play-doh. The texture should be pliable, moist, but not sticky.
  • Test the consistency by rolling a small dough ball and flattening it. If the edges crack and don't hold together, add more water, about 1 teaspoon at a time, kneading until the consistency is reached. Add more masa harina if the dough becomes too sticky.
  • Roll dough into 16 balls, 2 tablespoon-sized, about 1 ½-inches wide. Cover with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
  • Working one tortilla at a time, use a tortilla press lined with two pieces of plastic wrap to press the rounds into 5-inch wide tortillas. Lightly spray the plastic wrap with cooking spray if needed to prevent sticking.
  • Alternatively, use scissors to cut open the seams of a large resealable plastic bag, leave the bottom intact. Spray the inside of the bag with cooking spray. Place the tortilla ball in the center of the bag, use a flat bottomed pan or pie dish to press and flatten. If needed, use a rolling pin to gently roll out into a 5-inch circle.
  • Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add ½ teaspoon oil to the pan, use a paper towel to spread a thin film. Skip oiling if using a nonstick pan.
  • Add two tortillas, cook until the edges begin to dry, 30 seconds. Flip over and cook for 30 seconds. Flip over one more time, cook until tortillas start to slightly puff up, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Transfer tortillas to a kitchen towel. Wrap them to keep warm and steam. This allows the tortillas to finish cooking and become more pliable.
  • Continue the rolling and cooking process with the remaining dough.
  • Serve corn tortillas warm with desired fillings.