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Re: Corn Tortillas

MKstmn@aol.com
Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:04:09 EST
v109.n008.11
According to Diana Kennedy's _The Art of Mexican Cooking_, there's no 
salt added to corn tortillas.

Her list of ways to get good corn tortillas starts with "buy good 
frozen tortillas (avoid tortillas with additives)" and ends with "Use 
Quaker Masa Harina, mix with water, and make your  own."

The lack of salt in tortillas is probably because they're usually 
eaten with highly seasoned foods.  Similar to the unsalted Italian 
bread (Tuscan???).

Check in your area to see if there are any Mexican grocers or 
tortilla factories.  Kennedy listed these as a possible source of 
fresh masa to make your own tortillas.

Although...you are the baker...add salt if you think it needs it!

Marsha
in southern IL