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Joanna Gaines' Homemade Corn Tortillas

Homemade Corn Tortillas

byJoanna Gaines
Total 20 mins, includes cooling time
Active 15 mins
Makes 8 tortillas
Special Equipment
a tortilla press
Special Equipment
a tortilla press
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup hot water (170°F to 190°F)
    Directions
    1. In a large bowl, stir together the masa harina and salt, then add the hot water. Knead the dough in the bowl until it has the consistency of Play-Doh. If the dough cracks when squeezed, it is too dry; add a tablespoon or two of water until you reach the right consistency. Cover with plastic wrap.
    2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Line a tortilla press with a plastic bag to prevent the dough from sticking. Line a plate with a kitchen towel.
    3. Uncover the dough and pinch off 8 golf-ball-size chunks (about 1 3/4 ounces each). Roll them into balls and flatten them in the press to create 6-inch rounds.
    4. Place one tortilla in the hot skillet. Cook for 30 seconds, flip with a spatula or tongs, cook another 30 seconds, and flip again. Cook until the tortilla slightly puffs up, about 30 seconds more. Transfer the tortilla to the towel-lined plate and cover with a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
    Adapted from "Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering, Volume 2” by Joanna Gaines © William Morrow 2020. Provided courtesy of Joanna Gaines. All rights reserved.