Tortilla
Making homemade tortillas is simple and rewarding. Here's a recipe for both corn tortillas and flour tortillas:
### Corn Tortillas
#### Ingredients:
- **2 cups masa harina** (corn flour, not cornmeal)
- **1 1/2 cups warm water**
- **A pinch of salt**
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Dough:**
- In a large bowl, combine masa harina and salt.
- Gradually add warm water while mixing with your hands until a dough forms. The dough should be moist but not sticky.
2. **Rest the Dough:**
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. **Shape the Tortillas:**
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Place a ball of dough between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and press it flat using a tortilla press or a heavy skillet.
4. **Cook the Tortillas:**
- Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until it has brown spots and is cooked through.
- Keep the tortillas warm in a cloth-lined basket or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
### Flour Tortillas
#### Ingredients:
- **2 cups all-purpose flour**
- **1 teaspoon baking powder**
- **1/2 teaspoon salt**
- **3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard**
- **3/4 cup warm water**
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Dough:**
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the oil or lard and mix it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add warm water while mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
2. **Knead the Dough:**
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. **Rest the Dough:**
- Divide the dough into 10-12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and let them rest for 15-20 minutes.
4. **Shape the Tortillas:**
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
5. **Cook the Tortillas:**
- Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until it has brown spots and is cooked through.
- Keep the tortillas warm in a cloth-lined basket or wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
Enjoy your homemade tortillas! These can be used for tacos, quesadillas, burritos, or any of your favorite Mexican dishes. If you have any specific preferences or dietary restrictions, let me know, and I can help adjust the recipe accordingly.
