Homemade Blue Corn Tortillas
Translated from Spanish, the language of the video.
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Authentic homemade blue corn tortillas made using Maseca blue corn masa harina. These tortillas are soft, pliable, and perfect for tacos or any Mexican meal.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Diet
- Vegan
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 240 g
- 355 g
- 3 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 600 g before cooking, which is about 50 g per serving.
Steps
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blue corn masa harina and salt.
Gradually add the warm water to the flour mixture, mixing with your hands until a smooth, cohesive dough forms. The dough should feel like playdough and not stick to your hands.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes to fully hydrate the flour.
Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into balls (testales) about the size of a golf ball.
Preheat a comal or flat griddle over medium-high heat.
Place a dough ball between two sheets of plastic wrap in a tortilla press. Press down firmly to create a thin, even circle.
Carefully peel the tortilla off the plastic and place it onto the hot comal.
Cook for about 30-45 seconds until the edges start to lift, then flip.
Cook the second side for another 45-60 seconds until lightly browned spots appear.
Flip a third time and press lightly; the tortilla should puff up. Remove and keep warm in a cloth-lined basket or tortilla warmer.
Notes
If the dough feels too dry and cracks at the edges when pressed, add a tablespoon of water at a time. If it is too sticky, add a little more masa harina. Always keep the dough covered to prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 73
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
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