- 2 C Masa Harina (200 gm)
- 1 TBL corn meal
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1 1/3 C very warm water (about 100º)
- 1 TBL vegetable oil
Be sure to use CAST IRON SKILLET
- Mix all ingredients
- Pinch off golf-ball sized pieces of masa
- Cover with a damp towel, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper
- Spread dough out into flat round circles
- Cook on dry griddle at 350 – 400 degrees, 30 seconds on each side
Special Steps: Work masa with your hands. It should be doughy, but not wet
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See also Tortilla Soup