Corn tortillas
Corn Tortillas are so easy to make at home and so much better than store bought. You only need 3 ingredients and 20 minutes to make these.
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn flour Masa Harina
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 avocado oil spray
Instructions
- In a bowl combine the corn flour and salt.1 cup corn flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Slowly add the warm water, stirring with a wooden spoon. Use about ¾ cup of water first and add the rest after kneading the dough if it is too dry.1 cup warm water
- When the dough is cooled down a bit, knead by hand until evenly incorporated.
- The dough should not be sticky or crumbly. You should be able to form a smooth dough with no visible cracks.
- If the dough is crumbly or crackly add the rest of the water slowly until a smooth consistency is achieved. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Preheat a cast iron griddle. Spray with avocado oil.1 avocado oil spray
- Divide the dough into golf size balls. You should have between 8-12 pieces.
- Place the dough pieces in between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Using a tortilla press or a plate, press down to flatten the dough to about 1/16" thick.
- Carefully remove the tortilla from the parchment paper and place it in the hot griddle. Cook for 30 seconds and flip it with a spatula.
- Cook for another 30 seconds and flip it again and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Place on a tea towel to keep warm and repeat the process with the other dough balls.
- Serve and enjoy your warm tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 292mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.4mg
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