Mexican · Tex Mex

Homemade Corn Tortillas

A community recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.

Moderate difficulty
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Gather

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Masa masa harina, masa lista
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Make it

Method

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, stir together the masa and salt.

  2. 2

    Add the water, and mix together well to form a dough.

  3. 3

    Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Divide the dough into ¼ cup (3 oz / 90 g) portions, and form them into balls.

  5. 5

    Roll each ball into a flat round about 6 inches (10 cm) in diameter and ⅛ inches (0.25 cm) thick.

  6. 6

    Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.

  7. 7

    Place the tortillas one at a time into the dry hot skillet; cook until brown on one side, then turn and brown the other side.

  8. 8

    Remove from the skillet and keep warm in cloth towel.

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Source & rights

Where this recipe comes from

Adapted from “Homemade Corn Tortillas” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4495057, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This source recipe has been reformatted for Pantry Start but has not yet been kitchen-tested by our editors. Check current food-safety guidance and use your judgment.