Farm to Shelf: Making Tortillas with Dominica Rice-Cisneros of Cosecha

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and nutritious.

Heat a griddle until warm.

Add a little olive oil to the griddle.

Check the masa for dryness and add a little water and salt, then knead the dough briefly.

Cut a grocery bag to fit the tortilla press.

Press the masa between the plastic to form tortillas.

Cook the tortilla on the griddle until puffed and lightly browned, flipping with a spatula as needed.

Keep the cooked tortillas warm in a towel.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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