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Homemade tortillas in a white towel
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Homemade Tortillas

These Homemade Tortillas are tender, light and so much more flavorful that the packaged tortillas you buy from the store.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Tortillas, Homemade Tortillas
Servings: 18 Tortillas
Calories: 46kcal
Author: Pam - Two Cups of Health

Equipment

  • Griddle or electric frypan

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Masa harina
  • 1 1/2 Cups Water

Instructions

  • Using a gallon zip lock bag, cut the bag into a 7” circle. When finished you will have two 7” plastic circles.
  • Line a shallow dish or basket with a clean towel. (This is where you will place your cooked tortillas to keep them warm).
  • Next, preheat your griddle or electric frypan to 375 degrees.
  • To make the dough, add water and masa into medium bowl and mix (preferably by hand) 2 minutes until masa forms a soft dough. See notes.
  • Form the dough into a large golf ball sized ball (about 1 oz). Place a plastic sheet on a tortilla press. Add the ball of dough and cover with the second sheet of plastic.
  • Press the tortilla press firmly to achieve a 5” tortilla.
  • Add the plastic covered tortilla to the palm of your hand and carefully pull off the top plastic. Then flip the tortilla over and remove the 2nd sheet of plastic.
  • Lay the tortilla on the hot grill and allow it to cook 1 minute. Turn the tortilla over and let it cook 1 more minute. Then flip the tortilla one final time and let it cook about 30 seconds.
  • Add the tortilla to your prepared towel covered dish and cover it with the towel edges to keep it warm.
  • Repeat process with the rest of the dough.

Notes

An accurate measurement is very important in this recipe.  What you’re looking for is a soft dough, almost like Playdough. If the dough is too dry add a few drops of water. And if it’s too soft, add a small amount of masa.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg