Tortilla's in the Studio and Recipe

It was a snowy day and what better to warm the day than some cooking?!  The children and I spent the day creating art and making tortillas.  Several children liked them so much they insisted that I share the recipe with all of you, so here it is!

• 2 cups (240 grams) masa harina
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups hot water*
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

1. Mix the dough: In a bowl add masa harina and salt than gradually add 1 1/2 cups hot water.  Mix.  Then knead the dough for a few minute til it is smooth and makes a ball.  The dough’s texture should feel like Play-Doh.  If too wet, add flour.  If too dry, add hot water.
2. Rest the dough. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let it relax for 10 minutes.
3. Portion the dough. Get about 2-tablespoon ball of dough.
4. Press the dough balls. Place the dough ball between two pieces of plastic or parchment paper in a tortilla press. Then gently press the dough ball until it forms a tortilla.
5. Cook the tortilla. Heat a-stick skillet to medium-high.  Peel the tortilla away from the plastic or parchment and place on the skillet.  Cook the tortilla about a minute per side.  The tortillas will likely bubble up while cooking, especially on the second side, which is a good thing!  We added a bit of cheese to the top in the last 30 seconds.  Eat right away or keep in a tortilla warmer or a bowl wrapped in a towel, so the tortillas stay fresh.
   
   
   Enjoy!!!