CORN TORTILLAS/TACO SHELLS
A Mexican meal is just not complete without some tortillas to butter or wrap around fillings. Tortillas can be found on Mexican tables and at nearly every meal.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield 12 tortillas
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine masa harina with water.
- Mix with hands until dough is moist but holds its shape.
- Add more water if needed.
- Let dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide dough into 12 balls.
- Dampen dough slightly with water.
- Using a tortilla press or a flat baking dish, press dough between two pieces of waxed paper to a 6 inch round.
- Carefully peel off the top sheet of paper.
- Place tortilla, paper side up, on a hot ungreased griddle or skillet.
- Gently peel off remaining paper.
- Cook for 30 seconds or until edges begin to dry.
- Turn and cook until surface appears puffy.
- Repeat with remaining dough balls.
- To make taco shells: In a heavy skillet heat 1/4 inch cooking oil.
- Fry each tortilla 10 seconds or until limp.
- With tongs, fold tortilla in half and continue frying holding edges apart.
- Cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 minutes more or until crisp, turning once.
- Drain on paper towels.
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AJose luis Rodríguez
[email protected]These taco shells are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.
Ramesh Pratap Shah
[email protected]I'm so happy I tried this recipe. These taco shells are amazing!
Lwandle Mnisi
[email protected]These taco shells are the perfect way to add a pop of flavor to your favorite Mexican dishes.
eilan shuil
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I'll be making these taco shells all the time now.
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[email protected]These taco shells are a great way to save money on your grocery bill.
Joshua Westra
[email protected]I love that these taco shells are made with all-natural ingredients.
William Clark
[email protected]These taco shells are so delicious, I could eat them plain!
Godwin Onyekachi
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different corn tortilla taco shell recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Jamil Malik
[email protected]These taco shells are the perfect way to impress your friends and family at your next party.
Lauren Cocker
[email protected]I'm so impressed with how easy these taco shells were to make. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
JAWAD JAWAD
[email protected]These taco shells are a great way to add a healthy twist to your favorite Mexican dishes.
Refaz official
[email protected]I love the crispy texture of these taco shells. They're the perfect way to hold all of your favorite taco fillings.
Annah Muskwe
[email protected]These taco shells are perfect for tacos, burritos, and even nachos. They're so versatile!
Xavier Marine
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good corn tortilla taco shell recipe for ages.
Daniel Reeves
[email protected]These taco shells are a great way to use up leftover masa harina. I always have some on hand now!
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[email protected]I love that this recipe uses masa harina instead of cornmeal. It gives the taco shells a more authentic flavor.
Rajaji Gupta
[email protected]These taco shells are the perfect addition to any Mexican-inspired meal. They're crispy, flavorful, and so versatile.
AwAM VoiCe
[email protected]I've never made my own taco shells before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The shells turned out perfect!
Martin Gombar
[email protected]These corn tortilla taco shells were a hit at my Cinco de Mayo party! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.