{"id":1962,"date":"2019-06-11T04:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kyleecooks.com\/?p=1962"},"modified":"2020-08-02T09:22:44","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T16:22:44","slug":"homemade-corn-tortillas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kyleecooks.com\/homemade-corn-tortillas\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Corn Tortillas – with step by step photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Making your own Homemade Corn Tortillas<\/strong> is an easy way to add more homemade deliciousness to taco night with your very own, hot-off-the-pan corn tortillas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A step by step guide on how to make the best corn tortillas you’ll ever eat, and only 3 ingredients!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-step photos and instructions are below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everyone<\/strong><\/em> has tacos on Tuesday, right? Why not kick your weekly habit up a notch with these homemade corn tortillas?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have to admit – if given the choice between flour and corn tortillas, I almost ALWAYS opt for flour. Something about store-bought corn tortillas didn’t strike me as terribly fabulous. Rubbery, and kind of flavorless – I didn’t see the point. Turns out I was missing out – only because I hadn’t yet attempted to make my own! This is of a technique than a complicated recipe, these have a lovely pronounced corn flavor to complete your meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I live in Phoenix, so I have easy access to Mexican grocery stores, restaurants and food trucks. I first began making my own corn tortillas when watching a lady in the store making tortillas to order for customers to purchase and take home. She was like a dream to watch, mix, roll, press, cook, flip and wrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I finally got up the courage to ask her for her hot tips on how to make tortillas, and she laughed!! Not really AT me, but because to her – it was like an automatic function. She grew up watching her mother make them, and gained the skill as she got older and began cooking for her own family. She showed me how to mix the dough, and how it should “feel” when it was ready to be rolled into balls and cooked. Showed me the proper heat, and how to keep them warm and soft. I did not grow up with a mama who made tortillas, but I feel like she was an excellent substitute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been making my own ever since, and always keep a bag masa flour in the pantry, in case taco fever strikes (it does, about once a week actually!) Flour tortilla lovers – try these corn tortillas at home and let me know if you are a convert, like me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have included step-by-step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the full recipe card<\/a><\/strong> located at the bottom of the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Are corn tortillas gluten free?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/summary>

Yes! As long as you check the product you use – the masa harina is gluten free (as is water and salt) 
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<\/span>How to make corn tortillas without a press?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/summary>

Just grab a rolling pin, and roll out to a very thin, even circle. It will take longer, but homemade tortillas are so worth it!
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<\/span>How to keep homemade corn tortillas soft<\/strong>?<\/span><\/h3><\/summary>

Humidity is your friend! Using a tortilla warmer is a good option, but wrapping in a clean towel will also do the same job. If you make them ahead, just heat in the microwave wrapped in a paper towel<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Key Recipe Ingredients <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The full list of ingredients and amounts is found in the printable recipe card below<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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