Homemade tortillas
Nothing compares to the smell of freshly made tortillas warming on the comal. These homemade corn tortillas are soft, earthy, and full of flavor — the kind that remind you of slow mornings and family gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 Bowls and spatulas
- 1 tortilla press (optional)
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 2 Round Plastic Sheets
- 1 Non-stick skillet or comal
- 1 kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn flour
- 1 cup water + 2 tablespoons
- ¼ tablespoons salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Slowly pour in the warm water while mixing with your hand until the dough starts to come together.
- Work the dough for a few minutes until it feels soft, smooth, and not sticky. If it’s too dry, add a little more water—just one tablespoon at a time.
- Divide the dough into small, even balls (about the size of a golf ball) and cover them with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
- Option 1–Pressed tortillas: Place one dough ball between two pieces of plastic (or parchment paper) inside a tortilla press. Gently press down to flatten it into a thin circle.
- Option 2–Hand-patted tortillas: Moisten your hands slightly, place the dough ball in one palm, and gently pat it back and forth between your hands, turning it as you go, until you form a round, even tortilla about ⅛ inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or comal over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the tortilla on it and cook for about 30–45 seconds on each side, until it puffs slightly and gets light brown spots.
- Transfer the cooked tortillas to a plate lined with a clean kitchen towel. Cover to keep them soft and warm while you cook the rest
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Notes
- Use warm (not hot) water to mix the masa — hot water makes it sticky, cold water won’t bind.
- Keep the dough covered with a damp towel so it doesn’t dry out.
- Test one tortilla first to check dough moisture and pan heat.
- Make sure the comal is very hot before cooking so tortillas puff nicely.
- Flip gently once it releases from the surface.
- Wrap tortillas in a clean towel right after cooking to keep them soft.
- When reheating, cover with a damp paper towel to keep them moist. 📌 For more recipes visit: thelatinspoon.com