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A Recipe: Handmade Mexican Corn Tortillas 1 ½ cups masa harina + more for dusting ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil 1 cup hot water, plus more as needed 1. Place masa and salt in a bowl and thoroughly combine with the fat, missing with fingers or a whisk. Slowly stream in the water while mixing with your hands or a wooden spoon until the dough comes together in a ball. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Divide the dough into 12 1-ounce portions and form each into a ball. Place balls on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for about 30 minutes. 2. After the dough has rested, preheat a cast-iron skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium. 3. If the dough has dried slightly during resting, wet hands and roll each ball again to moisten. Place the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and place in the center of a tortilla press. If you don’t have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin. Press down firmly, then turn the tortilla 90 degrees and press again, repeating 1-2 more times or until the tortilla is evenly 1/8 inch thick. 4. If the raw tortilla cracks or breaks, don’t worry! It will still taste delicious. Holding the tortilla flat in your palm, carefully peel away the plastic and transfer it into the hot skillet. Cook the tortilla until brown spots appear on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip with a thin spatula and cook the other side. Transfer tortilla to a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel to trap the heat and moisture. Reuse the plastic for your next tortilla; it will become more pliable with each pressing. 5. While waiting to serve, keep the tortillas warm, wrapped in foil, in a 350-degree oven. You can store the tortillas tightly wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
