Tortillas de Maíz
Fresh Corn Tortillas
The foundation of the Mexican table. Nixtamalized corn, ground to masa, pressed and cooked on a hot comal.
30 min
Serves 4
VeganFoundational30 min
Tortillas de Maíz
✦ Antes de Empezar
Before you cook
Fresh masa vs harina?
Fresh masa is superior when available. Harina reconstitutes reliably at home.
Ingredientes· 3View
Tortilla Dough
- 2 cupsCorn Masa Harina (Maseca)nixtamalized corn flour
- 1.5 cupsWarm Waterapproximate amount
- 1/2 tspKosher Saltadds subtle flavor
Instrucciones
3 pasosHidrata
Hydrate
Mix masa harina with warm water and salt to form a soft, playdough-like dough. Rest 20 minutes.
Prensa
Press
Portion into ping-pong balls. Press between plastic in a tortilla press until 2 mm thick.
Cocina
Cook
Cook on a screaming hot comal 45 seconds per side, flipping to puff. Wrap in cloth to steam soft.
