Homemade Tortillas Recipe

“Mexican food without corn tortillas is like Chinese food without rice.”

*Making homemade tortilla’s requires a little practice before arriving at the preferred size and consistency. I encourage you to try this homemade tortilla recipe and to experience fresh homemade tortillas! 

*Makes 15 tortillas

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of fresh-ground corn masa for tortillas or 1 3/4 cups masa harina-corn flour for tortillas
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of warm water
• 1 pinch of salt.

Equipment:

• Tortilla press (1st option)
• Roller (2nd option)
• 2 sheets of plastic
• Comal or iron skillet

Procedure:

1. Place the corn dough and salt in a container.
2. Add water a little at a time and begin to knead.
3. Continue to hand knead until you have obtained a good soft consistency that is not sticky.
4. Cover with a cloth and let the dough stand 10 minutes.
5. Pre-heat a lightly greased frying pan.
6. Take about 1 – 1 ½ spoonfuls of the corn dough at a time; hand roll it into a small ball.
7.  If you use the tortilla press then line it with the sheets of plastic. A ball of corn meal dough is placed in  center and it gets flattened once you press. If you use a roller: Place the ball of corn dough on a sheet of plastic then place another on top. Use a roller to flatten it out.
8.  Place a lightly humid cloth on a large tray where you can begin placing the tortillas.
9. Cook the tortillas on each side until done.
10. Serve hot, wrapped in a nice cloth to preserve warmth.

The finished product should look like this:

My mom does not always make homemade tortillas, only when she feels like it. It is a new attitude she has taken on over the years. 

I have yet to learn how to make homemade tortillas. I have tried, but they come out looking like Africa, Asia, Europe, or Hawaii. My mom has tried teaching me a multiple of times, but she says the best way to learn is by watching.