Tortillas
INGREDIENTS
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Step 1: Mix the dough
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Corn tortillas start with masa harina, which is corn tortilla flour made from sun-dried corn kernels. Look for masa harina at a Mexican grocer or in the Mexican ingredients aisle of your grocery store. Flour tortillas usually start with all-purpose f
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To start, place the masa harina or all-purpose flour in a medium mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together the masa harina or flour with enough water to make a firm but moist dough that is a nice rolling consistency -- kind of like children's model
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Tip: If the dough is dry and crumbly, knead in more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
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Once you're happy with the consistency of the dough, let it rest for about 15 minutes to even out the moisture and make the dough easier to roll.
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Step 2: Shape the dough into balls
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Use your fingers to divide the dough into 12 even portions, and roll them into balls.
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Place one ball between two pieces of waxed paper that are about 7 inches square. If you have a tortilla press, now is the time to pull it out. Otherwise, a rolling pin works fine.
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With the tortilla press or rolling pin, flatten the dough ball into a 6-inch circle between the waxed paper pieces. Repeat this shaping step with the remaining balls.
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Tip: Keep the waxed paper in place until cooking time to keep tortillas from drying out and for easier transport.
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Step 3: Cook the tortillas
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Carefully peel off the top sheet of waxed paper and place the tortilla, paper side up, on a medium-hot ungreased skillet or griddle. As the tortilla begins to heat (this should take about 20 seconds), peel off the remaining sheet of waxed paper.
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If you're making corn tortillas, cook each one for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tortilla is dry and lightly toasted. (Note: Corn tortillas do not brown much.)
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If you're making flour tortillas, cook each one for 20 to 30 seconds or until puffy, and then turn and cook until the edges curl slightly.
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Make-Ahead Directions: Tortillas freeze well for up to 1 month. Stack them, separated by two layers of waxed paper, and place in a freezer bag and freeze. Thaw before using.
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