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Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina (Maseca instant corn masa mix)
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Method

  • mix thoroughly for about 2 minutes to form soft dough. If dough feels dry add more water one tablespoon at a time.
  • Divide into (16) equal balls.
  • cover with damp cloth to keep dough moist.
  • line a tortilla press with two sheets of thick plastic wrap.
  • place ball between plastic wrap and press until tortilla measures 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
  • Carefully peel off plastic wrap.
  • Preheat ungreased griddle,skillet or comal on medium high heat.
  • Cook tortillas one at a time for 50 seconds.
  • turn then cook the second side for another 50 seconds.
  • cover tortillas with cloth napkin to keep soft and warm.