1 cup maseca for tortillas (corn flour)
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon saltTortilla press or a large book
Plastic wrap cut into circles Mix all ingredients and knead until smooth. Reserve ¼ of the water to adjust moisture as needed. Roll masa into 1 ½ ounce balls, place between 2 layers of plastic and press with tortilla press. Cook on a Comal (iron griddle) for 1 minute and 20 seconds and turn over, once it is flipped tortilla should begin to puff, cook for 1 minute 20 seconds more. Keep warm and serve asap because they are best when fresh.
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