Learn how to make delicious homemade corn tortillas with this simple recipe. These tortillas are easy to prepare and perfect for your favorite Mexican dishes!
Author:Laura
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:10-12 tortillas
Category:Main Course
Method:Cooking
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough:
2 cups masa harina (corn flour for tortillas, e.g. Maseca)
1 ¼ cups warm water (approximate)
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Slowly add warm water while mixing with your hand until a soft, pliable dough forms. If it’s too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time. The dough should feel like soft playdough — not sticky, not crumbly.
Shape the Tortillas: Divide the dough into 10–12 equal balls. Cover with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out. Use a tortilla press lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper, or flatten each ball with a rolling pin between two sheets of plastic.
Cook the Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 40–60 seconds per side — it should lightly puff and get light brown spots.
Serve: Stack cooked tortillas and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft and warm until serving.