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Authentic, Easy Homemade Corn Tortillas Recipe Using Masa Harina

A warm stack of freshly made yellow corn tortillas covered partially by a white cloth on a wooden surface.
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Discover how to make soft, pliable, and flavorful homemade corn tortillas from scratch using only three ingredients. These fresh tortillas are perfect for tacos, enchiladas, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups masa harina (white or yellow)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the masa harina and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Gradually add the warm water while mixing with your hands until a soft dough forms. The dough should hold together when pressed but not feel sticky.
  3. Let the dough rest, covered with a damp cloth, for 15 minutes. This allows the masa to fully hydrate.
  4. Divide the dough into 16 equal balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Keep the unused balls covered with the damp cloth to prevent drying.
  5. Preheat a comal or heavy skillet over medium heat.
  6. Place one dough ball between two sheets of plastic wrap or inside a plastic bag. Press the dough using a tortilla press until it forms a thin, round disk, about 5 to 6 inches across. If you do not have a press, flatten the dough between two pieces of parchment paper using a rolling pin, aiming for about 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Carefully peel off the top layer of plastic/parchment and gently place the tortilla onto the hot comal. Cook for 30 seconds until small bubbles appear.
  8. Flip the tortilla and cook for another 30 to 45 seconds.
  9. Flip a third time and cook for about 15 seconds more. The tortilla should puff slightly.
  10. Remove the tortilla from the heat and immediately wrap it in a clean kitchen towel or place it in a tortilla warmer to keep it soft while you cook the remaining tortillas.
  11. Serve immediately or store as directed.

Notes

  • To keep your homemade corn tortillas soft, store them wrapped tightly in a clean kitchen towel while cooking, and then transfer them to a tortilla warmer or a sealed container.
  • If your tortillas crack easily, the dough is too dry. Add water, one teaspoon at a time, until the dough is pliable.
  • For the best flavor, use high-quality masa harina. This recipe yields naturally gluten free corn tortillas.
  • You can reheat tortillas by warming them briefly on a dry, hot skillet or steaming them for a few seconds.

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