This homemade corn tortilla recipe is so easy to make! With just corn masa flour, salt, and water, you\u2019ll have delicious soft, foldable tortillas perfect for taco night!<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhen it comes to making Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas<\/a> for Tex-Mex night, my family\u2019s favorite way to enjoy them is with my Homemade Flour Tortillas<\/a>. They are so much tastier and healthier than buying store-bought!<\/p>\n After all, who wants to eat something as simple as a flour tortilla that has hydrogenated oils<\/a> in it? Not me! Once I made them myself, I found that they were so easy that I have never bought them from the grocery store again.<\/p>\n So when it comes to family taco night, it\u2019s only natural that I would want to try making my own corn tortillas too, right? You bet! And let me tell you, making corn tortillas is just as simple, easy, and healthy as Homemade Flour Tortillas<\/a>. The bonus? They\u2019re gluten-free too!<\/p>\n Try this corn tortilla recipe and your family will absolutely LOVE having taco night, even more than they already do!<\/p>\n Not only is this corn tortilla recipe super easy to make, but it is also:<\/p>\n There are only 3 simple ingredients of corn tortillas (and do salt and water even really count?), so you\u2019ll be ready for taco night in no time!<\/p>\n Perfectly simple!<\/p>\n Step 1. Preheat a skillet <\/strong>(I use a cast iron pan<\/a>) or griddle to 400F (high heat).<\/p>\n Step 2. Combine<\/strong> the corn masa<\/a>, salt<\/a>, and warm water in a large bowl<\/a> using a spatula<\/a>.<\/p>\n Step 3. Using your hands, <\/strong>knead the mixture into a dough with a texture resembling playdough. If necessary, add water to the mixture by wetting your hands and kneading. If you add water directly to the mixture it might become too wet and sticky. You will either have to let it sit to dry (approximately 5-10 minutes) or add more masa.<\/p>\n Step 4. Pinch a small portion of dough and roll it into 1-2\u2033 dough balls<\/strong> in the palm of your hand. Place in a tortilla press and press into a 6\u2033 round tortilla. (Or use a rolling pin<\/a> or a glass jar<\/a> \u2013 this method may require pieces of parchment paper<\/a> so the rolling pin or jar won\u2019t stick to the dough ball.)<\/p>\n Step 5. Cook the tortillas on the hot griddle<\/a> <\/strong>for 1 minute. Flip and cook again for 1 more minute.<\/p>\n Step 6. Remove from the medium-high heat <\/strong>and keep covered with a clean kitchen towel. Serve warm.<\/p>\n Freezing corn tortillas is a great idea, especially if you make a big batch and have taco night a few times on your monthly meal plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Remember that cooked tortillas should only be frozen once they are fully cooled. You can freeze them on a tray first, and then gently stack them in a freezer bag<\/a> (some people like to also wrap the stack in plastic wrap before you place them in the zip-sealed freezer bag). Or freeze them stacked in a freezer bag with wax paper or parchment<\/a> in between each tortilla.<\/p>\n I prefer to freeze them on a tray first because wax paper and parchment paper can be expensive. After flash freezing, you can stack them without getting stuck together.<\/p>\n Want to have an affordable taco night at home? Here are instructions on how:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Offer several taco filling options.<\/strong><\/p>\n For a family of four, start by offering at least two fillings to go inside the tacos. Serve at least three fillings for groups of six or more. Taco night is ideal for serving small amounts of leftover meat, so freeze and save even the smallest amounts!<\/p>\n Next, offer two or three different relishes to also go inside the taco.<\/p>\n Then, offer a few different types of salsa.<\/p>\n Finally, serve a few traditional (and non-traditional) toppings for everyone to finish their tacos. Fresh ingredients taste better, so aim for fresh produce whenever possible.<\/p>\n 2. Serve everything in its own dish, pre-measured before dinner.<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m not saying skimp out on the food by any means, but I am saying to be conservative with your serving bowls<\/a>. Usually, 1 \u00bd cups of each item you\u2019re serving (including the relishes, salsa, and toppings) is more than sufficient.<\/p>\n You can only fit so much food inside a tortilla at one time, so why have all of that food out at once, right? Just in case someone is extra hungry, cook extra chicken<\/a> and leave it in the kitchen for the next serving. Or add a bowl of Tortilla Chips<\/a> to go with the salsa!<\/p>\n 3. Mix and match tortillas.<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s easily a toss-up between homemade corn tortillas and flour tortillas. We like to mix it up between the two, giving us even more variety in our tacos. Plus, we like to entertain guests, and some people are gluten-free. Here is the recipe for our favorite Flour Tortillas<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note: As a clear-out-the-fridge kind of meal, tacos work great when you are trying to stretch the budget just a bit at the end of the month. If you need more help saving on groceries, sign up here for the FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/a>. I can\u2019t wait to share three AMAZING sessions focused on saving money on groceries NOW \u2013 despite the rising cost of food!<\/em><\/p>\n Tacos are one of my favorite meals to eat, not only because of the flavor but also because they\u2019re so versatile when I\u2019m tracking my macros. I can make taco night fit with whatever I need!<\/p>\n Need more protein? Add more meat or beans directly to your tacos or on the side.<\/p>\n What about fat? Sour cream, cheese, and avocado will all add healthy fats to your plate. On the flip side, if you need a lower-fat meal, salsas and seasoned vegetables provide plenty of flavor, so you won\u2019t be missing out if you need to skip the higher-fat condiments!<\/p>\n Watching your carbs? Enjoy corn tortillas (or flour tortillas, or rice) in moderation, and fill your plate with protein and plenty of fresh veggies. Pile your favorite taco toppings on a big pile of shredded lettuce for a yummy taco salad.<\/p>\n Not quite. Masa harina has been soaked in a lime solution, making it perfect for forming dough for tortillas or tamales. Corn flour and cornmeal are simply ground corn \u2013 corn flour is finely ground, and corn meal is coarser. You can find corn flour in the baking aisle in most grocery stores. Choose corn flour or masa harina as your corn for tortillas. Save the cornmeal for Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Corn tortillas are most pliable when they are warm. To re-warm them, toss them one at a time into your skillet and warm for 15-30 seconds per side, just until you see light brown spots. Homemade corn tortillas are delicious with breakfast \u2013 pack them full of scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, and salsa. Wrap them around a yummy filling like in these Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas<\/a>. And leftover tortillas also make great Tortilla Chips<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Sign up for my FREE Fight Inflation Workshop<\/strong>\u00a0and learn simple strategies to save money, even with rising food costs!\n\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\nHOMEMADE CORN TORTILLA RECIPE<\/h2>\n
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INGREDIENTS CORN FOR TORTILLAS<\/h2>\n
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HOW TO MAKE CORN TORTILLAS<\/h2>\n
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FREEZING CORN TORTILLAS<\/h2>\n
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HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS FOR TACO NIGHT<\/h2>\n
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TRACKING MACROS ON TACO NIGHT<\/h2>\n
RECIPE CORN TORTILLA FAQS<\/h2>\n
Is corn flour the same as corn meal? What about masa harina?<\/h3>\n
How do you heat corn tortillas so they don\u2019t break?<\/h3>\n
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Some people use tortilla warmers<\/a>, but I think that using the skillet is the quicker and easier way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBesides tacos, how else can I use this recipe corn tortillas?<\/h3>\n
MORE YUMMY TEX MEX RECIPES<\/h2>\n
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