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Corn Tortillas
Indians ground their own corn on stone to make their corn tortillas. These tortillas were thick and were used as bread. They were a basic food staple. Today, making tortillas is an infinitely easier process, since we can purchase corn flour. Com tortillas have become thinner and many Mexican people still consider them “bread.”
2 cups com flour (Masa Harina)
3/4 tsp. salt
1 cup water plus a little more, if necessary
In a bowl, add flour and salt and mix very well. Then add water, a little at a time while mixing. Take dough in hands and form into an elastic dough. Knead thoroughly,
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