Restaurant's Corn Tortillas

Craft the authentic taste of traditional Mexican cooking with this easy recipe for Restaurant-Style Corn Tortillas. Made with just three simple ingredients—masa harina, warm water, and a pinch of salt—these homemade tortillas are soft, pliable, and bursting with freshly-ground corn flavor. The dough comes together quickly, and with minimal effort, you can hand-press or roll each tortilla to perfection. Cooked on a hot skillet until lightly puffed and golden, these tortillas deliver a warm, homemade touch that store-bought simply can’t match. Perfect for tacos, enchiladas, or as a side for your favorite Mexican dishes, this recipe will have your kitchen smelling just like your favorite taquería. With a quick prep and cook time, you'll have a batch of restaurant-quality tortillas ready to elevate your next meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add warm water into the masa harina while mixing with your hands or a spoon. The dough should come together and feel similar to soft Play-Doh. If it feels too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 3

Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes to ensure it is smooth and pliable.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Cover the dough balls with a damp kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out.

Step 5

Preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

While the skillet heats, place a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper on a tortilla press. Place a dough ball in the center, cover it with another piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, and press down to flatten the dough into a thin tortilla. If you don’t have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin with the dough placed between two sheets of parchment paper.

Step 7

Carefully peel off the top layer of paper and transfer the flattened tortilla onto your hand, then gently place it onto the preheated skillet or griddle.

Step 8

Cook the tortilla for about 30-45 seconds on the first side, then flip it using tongs and cook for another 30-45 seconds. Flip once more and cook for an additional 15-20 seconds until it puffs slightly. Remove from the skillet and wrap in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls. Serve the tortillas warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(601.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	876

Total Fat 9.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 602mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 21.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 360mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 756mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.3%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 81.3%