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Soft corn tortillas

Soft Homemade Corn Tortillas

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These soft homemade corn tortillas are made with just three simple ingredients. Easy, flexible, and perfect for tacos or everyday meals.
Course Basics
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword basics
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 tortillas
Calories 60

Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • cups warm water plus more as needed

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix masa harina and salt. Add warm water and stir until a dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes so the flour can fully hydrate.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and soft. It should feel like soft play-dough and not stick too much to your hands. Cover and let it rest for another 20 minutes.
  • Test the dough by rolling a small ball and pressing it flat. If the edges crack, add a little more water and mix again until smooth.
  • Divide the dough into balls about 1.5 ounces each, roughly golf ball size.
  • Place each ball between two pieces of parchment paper and press using a tortilla press until thin and even.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high to high heat.
  • Cook each tortilla for about 10 seconds on the first side, flip and cook for about 40 seconds, then flip again and cook another 30 seconds until lightly browned but still soft.
  • Stack the tortillas in a towel to keep warm while you cook the rest.

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Notes

  • The dough texture is everything. It should feel soft and smooth, not dry and not sticky.
  • If your tortillas crack when folding, they were likely too dry or overcooked.
  • The timing is a guide, but trust how they look and feel. You want light browning, not dryness.
  • Keep them wrapped in a towel to keep them soft and warm.
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