Easy Zesty Homemade Corn Tortillas!

corn masa

🥗Healthier: whole grain masa

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole grain masa offers more fiber, while corn flour can be more affordable.

Preheat a pan or skillet to medium heat.

In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of corn flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 and 1/2 cups of water, the juice from three limes, and 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder until the dough just starts to come together.

Knead the dough with your hands until you have a smooth, soft dough ball.

Wet your hands with water and section off a small piece of dough about 3 to 4 tablespoons worth.

Roll the dough into a little sphere and shape it into a tortilla.

Use a tortilla press or a rolling pin to flatten the dough ball into a flat tortilla shape, using plastic wrap to prevent sticking.

Cook the tortilla in the preheated pan for 2 minutes, then gently flip it over and cook for one to two minutes more until it starts to brown.

Continue forming and cooking the rest of the dough until all is used up.

Cover the cooked tortillas with a lid or overturned bowl to keep them warm and moist.

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