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Easy Soft Homemade Corn Tortillas

A stack of freshly made, soft corn tortillas with light brown char marks, sitting on a white plate.
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Make soft, pliable corn tortillas from scratch using only three ingredients. This recipe yields authentic Mexican corn tortillas perfect for tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Masa Harina flour
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water (about)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the Masa Harina and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Gradually add the hot water while mixing with your hands until a soft dough forms. You may need slightly more or less water.
  3. Knead the dough for about 3 minutes until it is smooth and no longer sticky. If the dough feels dry or cracks easily, add a teaspoon of water. If it is too sticky, add a teaspoon of Masa Harina.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 equal balls, about the size of a golf ball. Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
  5. Heat a comal or heavy skillet over medium heat. Do not add oil.
  6. Place one dough ball between two sheets of plastic wrap or inside a plastic bag. Press the dough using a tortilla press until it forms a flat circle about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. If you do not have a press, flatten the dough between two pieces of parchment paper using a rolling pin.
  7. Carefully peel the plastic off the tortilla and place it directly onto the hot comal.
  8. Cook for 30 seconds until small bubbles appear. Flip the tortilla.
  9. Cook the second side for about 1 minute until it starts to brown slightly in spots. Flip again.
  10. Cook the third side for about 30 seconds. The tortilla should puff up slightly.
  11. Remove the tortilla from the heat and immediately wrap it in a clean kitchen towel or place it in a tortilla warmer to keep it soft while you cook the remaining tortillas.

Notes

  • Use hot water; it helps hydrate the masa properly, resulting in softer tortillas.
  • If your tortillas break when folding, they are likely too dry. Re-knead the dough with a few drops of water or reheat them briefly.
  • Store leftover tortillas wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them between wax paper sheets.

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