* Exported from MasterCook *
Tortillas de Maiz (Corn Tortillas) (Bread)
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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Breads
Ethnic Fatfree
Grains
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 cups masa harina -- (such as Maseca or Quaker)
1 cup hot water -- plus
1 tablespoon hot water
1. Lightly spoon masa harina into dry measuring cups; level with a
knife. Combine masa harina and water in a large bowl, stir well. Turn
dough out onto a surface lightly sprinkled with masa harina; knead
lightly 5 times or until soft (the consistency should he like soft
cookie dough but not sticky - add more water or masa as necessary).
Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.
2. Working with 1 portion at a time, place dough between 2 sheets of
plastic wrap (cover remaining balls to prevent drying). Place ball,
still covered, on a tortilla press. Close press to flatten dough,
moving handle from side to side. Open press; turn dough one-half
turn. Close press to flatten. Remove dough. Carefully remove plastic
from dough.
3. Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add dough, and cook 15
to 30 seconds or until tortilla releases itself from the skillet.
Turn tortilla; cook 30 seconds or until brown spots form. Turn again;
cook another 30 to 45 seconds. (At this point, most of the tortillas
will puff like pita bread.) Remove from pan. Keep warm. Repeat
procedure with remaining dough.
Yield: 12 tortillas (serving size: 2 tortillas).
CALORIES 129 (11% from fat); FAT 1.6g (sat 0.3g, mono 0.3g, poly Ig);
PROTEIN 3.3g; CARE 27.7g; FIBER 3g, CHOL Omg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 99mg; CALC 67mg
Description:
"One of life's most delicious experiences is enjoying the
elemental flavor of a just-baked corn tortilla."
Source:
"KiGourmet, May 2003"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 53 Calories; trace Fat (4.1%
calories from fat); 1g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch).
NOTES : Once you learn how to press and griddle-bake tortillas,
they're really quite easy and rewarding. If you'd rather not make
your own, search out a locally made brand of tortillas (they'll
usually be fresher) in your grocery, and heat them, wrapped in a
clean kitchen towel, in a vegetable steamer. Steam 1 minute, turn off
heat, and let stand 15 minutes.