How to make tortillas from scratch

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain corn flour

💰Cheaper: masa harina

Whole grain corn flour is more nutritious, while masa harina is often more affordable.

wheat flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber and nutrients, while all-purpose flour is usually cheaper.

Introduce the process of making tortillas from scratch using nixtamalization.

Explain that making tortillas is a 24-hour process.

Mention that the tortillas will be used to make quesadillas.

Show the importance of elasticity in a good tortilla by folding it with fingers.

Describe the color and flavor of the homemade tortillas compared to store-bought ones.

Highlight that the corn used is called 'bolita' from the creator's home state in Mexico.

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