Easy Homemade Corn Tortillas
You can substitute the lard with shortening or for a healthier version use olive oil.
Total Steps
4
Ingredients
5
Tools Needed
11
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon lard
- 1 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup masa harina
- 2-3 tablespoons hot water(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Mix the masa harina and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate pan or bowl, measure 1 1/4 cups of hot water and the lard. Stir until the lard is melted. Pour this mixture into the bowl with the masa harina and mix with a fork.
Step 2
Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, mix the dough with your hands. If the dough is too dry, add additional hot water, one teaspoon at a time, until the dough stays together and doesn't crumble apart.
Step 3
Knead the dough for 1 to 2 minutes, adjusting consistency with more water if needed, until it is moist enough to stay together but not too sticky.
Step 4
Shape the dough into small circles, approximately 2 inches wide and 1 inch deep. Place each dough circle between two layers of plastic wrap or wax paper. Using a tortilla press (or a rolling pin), press the dough into a thin circle. Cook the tortillas on a hot griddle or skillet for 30 seconds on each side.