*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Corn Tortillas

Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Breads                           Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          masa harina
   1 1/3  cups          warm water

     Stir masa harina and water together until dough holds together in a
ball. Turn onto a working surface that has been dusted with masa harina.
Knead quickly into a smooth ball. Divide dough into twelve pieces. Roll
one piece into a ball. Place between two sheets of wax paper and flatten
slightly. Press tortillas (still in wax paper) in a tortilla press until
tortilla measures about 6 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining
pieces of dough, stacking tortillas, still sandwiched in wax paper, under
a damp tea towel until ready for use.
     When you're ready to cook the tortillas, preheat a seasoned cast
iron griddle over medium-high heat. Remove wax paper from tortilla and
heat on griddle, turning frequently until it looks dry and has a golden
color, about 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

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