Corn Tortilla, Mom and daughter cooking together

Nina and daughters make corn tortillas from scratch...well sorta; we didn't grind the corn or add lime, so, really, it isn't "scratch". But, we are using masa and everything.

Masa (corn meal for making tortillas, tamales and many other foods)

2 cups masa
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix well and divide dough into 16 balls. Cover bowl with damp cloth to prevent dry out.

Using a tortilla press with plastic lining top and bottom; press the perfectly rounded ball to a thin disc. Carefully peel tortilla off the plastic and proceed to griddle. No oil is required.

Since the griddle is presumably hot already, the tortilla will cook quickly. There will be air bubbles between tortilla; not a problem. Press down and flip. This tortilla doesn't have to be brown to be fully cooked. I prefer not to have my brown or scorched.

Immediately place hot tortilla in a warmer or in foil covered.

This is the time some people butter them, I do sometimes, other times, I skip that step.

We ate mini soft corn tortillas filled with refried beans, shredded cheese, and nopalitos. You can use whatever you prefer. Diced tomatoes are a great choice also!

Nopalitos are a cacti. Do not fret, you must try them!

If you have any questions or comments, please contact me.

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Thank you!

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[savgal1211]

Hi! Hey, I just bought this press at the grocery store and I was not sure how to do it! Thanks so much!!

[redfootwalking]

@savgal1211 Hello there, thank you for watching our video!

I used two pieces of plastic wrap to cover the tortilla press; this prevents the dough from sticking to the press. Simply press tortilla flat between two pieces of plastic. You may also try wax paper, but, plastic works fine. If you don't have plastic wrap, you can also use the inside wrapper from a cereal box...that works great also, simply cut out two pieces the size of your press circle. :) thanks!!! Nina

[nothingstopskings]

Awesome. I like to cook, and have made flour tortillas but was not sure about how to make corn tortillas. I do it all by hand, and rolling pin because I do not have a tortilla press. I fear it might be difficult to roll corn tortillas but I will probably try at some point. :)

I also love roasted green chili, OMG, it is beautiful, and tastier than all hell. I do not think I have ever had cactus other than the Mescalito/San Pedro variety. I would like to try napolito sometime

[redfootwalking]

Hi there nothingstopskings,

sorry for the delay in my reply. Thank you for watching my video. I love corn tortillas, they are very different in making because the texture is not pliable like the flour tortillas, however, they are very easy to make...I love making my soft tacos with black beans, green chiles, nopalitos and shredded cheese...Mmmm

Napolitos are pretty good!! thanks!!

[cheris34]

Thanks for this video, i've been wanting to try to make corn tortillas myself and now i can! My questions for you are what does napalitos taste like and if i wanna use these homemade corn tortillas in enchiladas would they hold up or fall apart?

[redfootwalking]

Hi there! Depending on the area you live, you may be able to find the (corn) masa harina which is basically treated corn flour. If you have a Hispanic community or a well stocked grocery store, you may be able to find everything you need. If not, you can find everything you need online...The is a great selection on Amazon...not trying to add spam...but it's a great site if you live in a location with limited supplies. Nopalitos, refried beans, masa harina, and the torilla press

[kevinvo2004]

where do you get the stuff do you buy it or

order it at where

[redfootwalking]

Gracias! I used Harina maiz, si, and I added I love tortillas! We eat them all the time. My favorite is with nopalitos! Yummmm! :0) Gracias mi amigo! Nina

[redfootwalking]

:0) I know what you mean...and I love the smell of warm tortillas...that's my coffee! :)

[sarah20xoxo]

im sooo hungry now