Tortillas de maíz caseras

Ingredientes

• 2 cups corn masa flour
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 gallon-sized zip-top plastic bag
• non-stick spray

Preparación

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients into a bowl and let...: Combine all ingredients into a bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes to allow the masa to absorb the water.

2. 2

   Knead the dough with your hands until it...: Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and easy to work with. If it seems crumbly, add a little more water; if it seems sticky, add more masa flour.

3. 3

   Cut the bottom and the sides of the...: Cut the bottom and the sides of the plastic bag, leaving the top sealed so you can open and close it like a book.

4. 4

   Grab a piece of dough and roll it...: Grab a piece of dough and roll it into a ball -- it should be about the size of a golf ball. Open up the plastic bag (like a book) and lightly spray the inside with non-stick spray. Place the ball of dough in the middle and fold the open side of the plastic over top (close the book). Begin rolling by placing the rolling pin in the middle and gently rolling up, then down one time. Turn the whole bag a quarter turn and repeat.

5. 5

   Continue rolling and rotating the bag so you...: Continue rolling and rotating the bag so you end up with a circle. (Or a lop-sided one. Homemade = rustic.) It should be about 5-6 inches in diameter.

6. 6

   When you're finished, pick up the plastic bag...: When you're finished, pick up the plastic bag and center the tortilla on your hand. Peel the top piece of plastic off, flip the tortilla to your other hand, then peel off the other side of the plastic.

7. 7

   Place the dough into a dry skillet preheated...: Place the dough into a dry skillet preheated to medium-high heat. Cook for about one minute per side, then transfer to a plate and cover with a towel to prevent them from drying out.

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   Repeat with remaining dough, lightly spraying the plastic...: Repeat with remaining dough, lightly spraying the plastic bag between tortillas. I like to cook mine as I roll them, but if you plan on storing them, I'd put a piece of wax paper between each tortilla so they don't stick together (before putting them in the fridge). Store cooked tortillas in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.