How To Make Homemade Corn Tortillas

Homemade corn tortillas only have three ingredients and are a cinch to make! These guys are crispy on the edges, soft on the inside, and full of corn flavor. Corn tortillas can be used in so many recipes! Pair them these with these street tacos, shrimp tacos, or these delicious breakfast enchiladas and you will elevate any recipe.

Corn Tortillas Recipe

Do you know the best thing about eating at a great Mexican restaurant (besides the queso)? Homemade corn tortillas! Seriously, there is nothing like a freshly made corn tortilla that’s charred and crisp but soft and pliable at the same time. I love to serve them with tacos, but they’re also great with enchiladas or served alongside a hearty taco soup as well. One might think homemade tortillas are difficult to make, but I’m happy to report they are super easy to whip up. They take less than 30 minutes to make and you will be one step closer to the most delicious part of your homemade dish. So throw away all of your tortillas from the store. After these, you will never want to buy store-bought tortillas again!

Ingredients in Homemade Tortillas

There are only 3 ingredients that you need to make these tortillas. Once you get your hands on the special corn flour (masa harina) then it’s smooth sailing! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

Masa Harina: The key to authentic corn tortillas is masa harina. Masa harina at its simplest explanation is corn flour. The corn granules are dried, and then soaked in lime water which helps to soften the kernels and give them additional starch. While we’re using masa harina today to make corn tortillas, you can also make tamales, arepas, or empanadas as well. I used white corn masa, but yellow corn masa works as well. They both taste the same, so really, it’s whatever color your prefer.Salt: Like any flour, masa harina has no seasoning, so you’ll have to add a little bit of kosher salt. I find a ¼ teaspoon is enough.Water: You want to make sure your water is very warm, and almost hot. This will help to combine the ingredients a little bit easier.

How to Make Easy Corn Tortillas

Trust me when I tell you that you MUST make these tortillas. They will take any dish to the next level and have all of your guests coming back for more!

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.