How to Make Corn Tortillas
Find out how to make corn tortillas using masa harina, along with some tortilla history, using this free tutorial with pics for kids and adults to try at home.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup masa harina
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- Add water to the masa harina: Wash your hands with soap and water. Weigh the masa harina in a bowl using a kitchen scale. Measure the water needed using a measuring cup. Pour the water into the bowl with the masa harina.
- Mix it by hand: Use your hands to mix the masa harina and water. Knead the masa until it is smooth. If it's too sticky and sticks to the bowl still, add a bit more masa harina. If it's crumbly, you can add a bit more water.
- Preheat a Griddle: Turn the stove on medium-low.
- Press the masa into tortillas: Place the bottom liner on the open tortilla press. Grab some masa with your fingers and roll it into a ball that's about the size of a ping-pong ball. Place the masa on top of the bottom liner. Place the top liner over it. Close the lid on the tortilla press. Pull the lever down to flatten the masa. Depending on the strength and effort, you may want to push down a couple times to get the desired thickness.
- Sear the tortilla on the griddle: Open the tortilla press and carefully remove the tortilla from the liner. Place it on the griddle or comal using a backhanded motion to prevent tearing. Allow the tortilla to sear for about 20 seconds.
- Flip and sear the other side: Grab the tortilla carefully with your fingers and flip it over. Allow it to sear for about 20 seconds. Finally, flip the tortilla once more. Allow it to cook until it puffs up or is cooked through. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Place them in a tortilla warmer as they come off the griddle. Turn off the stove when finished.
Notes
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Lesson Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/how-to-make-corn-tortillas
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 24IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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