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Corn Tortillas Recipe

Corn Tortillas are a staple dish in every Mexican kitchen and there is nothing better than a warm tortilla right out of the comal. Making your own at home it's easier than you think! Naturally fat and gluten-free. What's not to like?
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 Tortillas
Calories 60kcal
Author Ana Frias

Equipment

  • Tortilla press

Ingredients

Regular tortillas

  • 1 ½ cup Maseca flour Corn flour
  • 1 cup warm water or more as needed
  • ¼ tsp table salt

Pink Tortillas

  • 1 ½ cup Maseca flour Corn flour
  • 8 oz canned beets + 2 Tablespoons water from this we'll use ⅔ cup beet juice. See the Notes section below for instructions on how to make this juice
  • ½ cup warm water or more as needed
  • ¼ tsp table salt

Instructions

The process to make regular and pink corn tortillas is the same. 

  • In a large bowl, mix the masa harina and salt.
  • Slowly add warm water and knead the mixture until a soft dough forms.
  • It should not crack when you press it with your hands. If it cracks then it's too dry. Add one tablespoon of warm water at the time to reach the right consistency.
  • The masa should not stick to your hands either. If it does, then you added too much water. Add a little bit of more corn flour to correct this.
  • Divide the dough into small golf sized balls and cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
  • Heat a comal, a cast iron griddle or heavy bottom pan over medium heat.
  • Place the dough on the tortilla press between a freezer plastic bag (cut all sides to make into two separate squares) or two pieces of square parchment paper. Fold the handle and apply even pressure. Fold back the handle and open the press. Peel the top plastic from the tortilla. The tortilla should be 5½ inches in diameter and about ⅛ inch thick.
  • When the pan is hot, place the tortilla gently with your hands on it. Cook for 15 seconds. Using a spatula, flip the tortilla then cook for 50 to 55 seconds more. Turn the tortilla once more time and cook for another 50 to 55 seconds.
  • Place the tortillas in a clean kitchen towel or an insulated container (aka tortilla bag) and stack them up as you cook them. Keep them covered with the kitchen towel as this will finish the cooking process and will keep the tortillas soft.

Notes

  1. To make the beet juice, in a blender, puree the beets with 2 tablespoons of water and the natural juices that the beets came with. Strain to remove all of the pulp.
  2. While you press and cook the tortillas, cover the balls with cling wrap. This will prevent the masa from drying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tortilla | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g