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Fresh Corn Tortillas

Homemade corn tortillas are simple, wholesome, and irresistibly fun to make with kids! With just masa harina, water, and salt, you and your little one will mix, press, and cook fresh tortillas that are soft, flavorful, and a perfect addition to taco night. Your kids love the hands-on process of working and pressing the dough. They won’t be able to stop eating these fresh homemade tortillas!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 Tortillas

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup masa harina
  • 1 ½ cup hot water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Kids do: In a large bowl, combine the masa harina and salt.
  • Kids do: Add only 1 cup of hot water. Make sure the water is not scalding.
  • Kids do: Mix well using their hands. At this point the dough will be shaggy and dry. Add 1 tablespoon of water incrementally until the dough seems hydrated and starts to stick together.
  • Both do: Take a small spoonful, roll it into a ball, and flatten it between your fingers until it is about ¾ inches thick. If you see cracks on the edges, repeat step 3 until you don't see cracks.
  • Kids do: Roll the dough into balls about the size of golf balls.
  • Kids do: Press the ball until it is about an ⅛ of an inch thick.
  • Adults do: Demonstrate how to carefully place the raw tortilla on the hot skillet and cook it for about 2 minutes, flip, then cook the other side for about 2 minutes.
  • Kids do: Press the rest of the dough balls, and carefully cook them all until golden brown.

Notes

The tortilla is cooked, now what? Once each tortilla is done cooking, add a sprinkle of salt and place it in a clean dish towel so that the steam gets trapped and the tortilla stays hydrated.

 

Is your child on the fence about corn tortillas? I recommend putting a little butter on and having them give it a try on their own after reminding them of all the hard work they put into making it. 

 

Want to level your tortillas up and make them even more delicious? Try adding different flavor combinations to it! One of my personal favorites is garlic and cilantro tortillas. Use the recipe above, except add a finely grated clove of garlic and 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro for a delicious twist. Another thing that I like to do with the kids around Valentine's Day is add a couple tbsp fresh red beet juice to the dough to turn it pink and mold the dough into hearts after pressing them! Kids absolutely adore Valentine's tortillas! 

 

Have your own variation on tortillas that you and your little ones love? Tell me about it in the comments below, so that I can make it with my little one as well! 

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