How to make Homemade Tortillas - Tortilla Press - Gluten Free Corn Tortillas

masa harina

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

cornmeal can be used but may alter texture slightly.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more economical.

Mix masika corn flour and water in a bowl using hands until the mixture has a consistency like Play-Doh.

Prepare a Ziploc bag by cutting the zipper off and cutting it down both sides to use with the tortilla press.

Take a ball of dough and place it in the tortilla press, adjusting the size as needed.

Press the tortilla using the cast iron tortilla press.

Peel the tortilla off the press and place it in a skillet heated to medium to medium-high heat.

Cook the tortilla in the skillet for a couple of minutes until done.

Keep the tortillas covered with a wet cloth to keep them warm and soft.

Use an ice cream scoop to portion out even pieces of dough for the tortillas.

Lightly pat the dough in flour before pressing it again.

Press the dough again to make another tortilla.

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