Mexican · Tex Mex
Homemade Corn Tortillas
A community recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Gather
Ingredients
- 2 cups Masa masa harina, masa lista
- 2 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Make it
Method
- 1
In a large bowl, stir together the masa and salt.
- 2
Add the water, and mix together well to form a dough.
- 3
Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes.
- 4
Divide the dough into ¼ cup (3 oz / 90 g) portions, and form them into balls.
- 5
Roll each ball into a flat round about 6 inches (10 cm) in diameter and ⅛ inches (0.25 cm) thick.
- 6
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat.
- 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
Remove from the skillet and keep warm in cloth towel.
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.