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Freshly made authentic corn tortillas on a wooden board

Authentic Corn Tortillas

Freshly made corn tortillas that are easy to make and honor tradition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 tortillas
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups corn masa harina Use masa harina specifically for tortillas.
  • 1 cup water Adjust water as needed to achieve the right dough consistency.

Method

Preparation

  • In a mixing bowl, combine corn masa harina and water until a dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into small balls.
  • Flatten each ball between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper using a tortilla press or rolling pin.

Cooking

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
  • Keep warm in a towel until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure the dough is well rested for 15-30 minutes for easier rolling. Store tortillas in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag.
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