Basic Corn Tortillas

• 1 3/4 cups masa harina (corn flour)
• 1 cup + 2 Tbsp hot water

Combine in a mixing bowl. Turn onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. Add more flour or water as necessary. Wrap in plastic wrap and let set for 30 minutes.

Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.

Divide dough into 15 equal balls. Press each ball flat using a rolling pin, tortilla press, pasta roller, whatever. Cook for 30 seconds on each side. Keep finished tortillas under a towel to keep moist and warm.

Makes 15 tortillas.