Corn Tortillas Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: School Lunch Ideas and Recipes. (Corn Tortillas Recipe). This is the real thing! A simple mixture of masa harina and water results in the most wonderful corn tortillas you ever tasted. The secret is to use a cast iron pan! You can buy masa harina at Mexican grocery stores or in the ethnic food aisle of large supermarkets.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 15 tortillas

Corn Tortillas Recipe

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups masa harina

1 ⅛ cups water

Protein-Packed Vegetarian Fried Rice

Lunch

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky add more masa harina; if it begins to dry out sprinkle with water. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.

Step 3

Divide dough into 15 equal-size balls. Using a tortilla press a rolling pin or your hands press each ball of dough flat between two sheets of plastic wrap.

Step 4

Immediately place tortilla in preheated pan and allow to cook for approximately 30 seconds or until browned and slightly puffy. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side for approximately 30 seconds more then transfer to a plate. Repeat process with each ball of dough. Keep tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Corn Tortillas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 145.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.7g 8%

Carbohydrates: 30.4g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 1.5g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Folate: 93mcg 23%

Calcium: 57.9mg 6%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 44.4mg 16%

Potassium: 119.4mg 3%

Sodium: 3.6mg

Thiamin: 0.6mg 57%

Calories From Fat: 13.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.