Go Back

Corn Tortillas

Discover the secrets to making the perfect corn tortillas that are soft, pliable, and full of flavor, using masa harina and warm water.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups masa harina The key ingredient; look for high-quality brands.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Just a pinch for flavor; feel free to use sea salt or Himalayan salt.
  • 1.5 cups warm water Water should be warm, not boiling, to hydrate the masa.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt.
  2. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough into small balls.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Flatten each ball between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
  3. Cook on the skillet for about 1 minute on each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Keep warm in a towel until ready to serve.

Notes

Serve corn tortillas warm, filled with your favorite ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze with parchment paper between each tortilla.