Tortillas
Inspired by a Netflix binge, I decided to make tacos—but being me, I had to try making tortillas from scratch. While they seem simple, you’ll need a plastic sandwich bag to roll them out if you don’t have a tortilla press (I don’t). Yes, it’s plastic, but you can wash and reuse the bag. I tried using a pasta machine, but the dough is too wet. This recipe makes small tortillas for tacos, but you could make about 10 larger ones for burritos. Masa harina flour (made from corn, not to be confused with cornflour) is available in specialty shops or online. If you have leftovers, turn them into tortilla chips!
Makes approx. 20
Hands-on Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 2 minutes (per tortilla)
Ingredients
250g masa harina (white or blue)
½ tsp fine salt
385ml water
2 tbsp olive oil
Equipment
Bowl
Knife
Large food bag
Scissors
Rolling pin
Wide frying pan
Palette knife
Tea towel
Method
1. Make the Dough
In a bowl, combine the masa harina, salt, water, and olive oil. Mix with your hands until a dough forms. It should be slightly sticky.
Test the dough by flattening a small piece between your hands. If it cracks, add a few more drops of water.
2. Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a worktop and shape it into a sausage. Divide into 20 equal pieces using a knife. Roll each piece into a ball.
3. Prepare the Food Bag
Cut open both sides of a large food bag, leaving the bottom intact. Open it up to create a flat surface.
4. Roll Out the Tortillas
Place one dough ball in the middle of one side of the bag. Fold the other side over the dough.
Flatten the dough with your hand, then use a rolling pin to roll it out into a thin, round tortilla. Rotate the dough 45 degrees after each roll for an even shape.
5. Cook the Tortillas
Heat a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.
Peel the tortilla from the bag and place it in the pan. Cook for 1 minute, then flip and cook for another 1 minute until lightly browned in spots.
Transfer the cooked tortilla to a clean tea towel and fold the towel over to keep it warm.
Repeat and Serve
While one tortilla cooks, roll out the next one to save time. Continue until all tortillas are cooked.
Enjoy!
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