How to Make Traditional Mexican Corn Tortillas from Scratch with Epicure

A simple, step-by-step method to make authentic Mexican corn tortillas at home with Epicure's Masa Harina. For more mouth-watering Mexican recipes, visit http://www.epicureselections.com.

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Epicure's Corn Tortillas http://www.epicureselections.com/en/recipes/recipe.aspx?id=4215

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[dandiaz1782]

highly highly highly recommend their ratio of masa to water, rest and cook times. i've been researching for quite a while on how to make a great homemade tortilla and this is the best one i've found and tried. dont change anything when you try the recipe. do everything to the T and you will be very impressed. thank you ladies.

[perosthedog]

so we use epicure salt, epicure masa harina, epicure parchment paper, epicure tortilla press, jut one question, where do you get the water from does that come from epicure too.?

[210482fmj]

I was wondering what else you can make form this masa harina stuff? I was thinkign of experementing with it an mixing butter and eggs to make cakes or buiscuits.

[NatureIsInfinite]

@probababably Hey I think most Masa Harina has gone through the nixtamalization process. I think a non-traditional version. Not sure though. If you know about the process though, I was wondering, after you drain the nejayote out, how much de-hulling usually has to be done? Also, when making the nejayote solution, is there a particular wood that makes the best ash for this? Much appreciated!

[nadiemequire]

Nice video, FYI, the "H" in harina is silent.

[probababably]

An easy mix. But for real taste you should nixtamalize your own field corn. It's not that hard!