Blue Corn Tortillas

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup Maseca Azul
• ¼ tsp table salt
• 1 cup warm water (or more as needed)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix with a spatula or clean hands until all ingredients are combined.

2. 2

   Knead with hands until the masa comes together. About 5 minutes. (Masa should not crack when you press it with your hands. If it cracks then it's too dry. Add one tablespoon of warm water at the time to reach the right consistency. The masa should not stick to your hands either. If it does, then you added too much water. Add a little bit of more maseca to correct this.)

3. 3

   Roll masa into golf sized balls to make about 12 tortillas. Cover with cling wrap or damp towel to prevent masa from drying. Let rest for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat the comal, griddle or iron skillet on medium high heat.

5. 5

   Place one masa ball on the tortilla press between a freezer plastic bag. Press the top down over the dough to flatten it to about ⅛ inch thick. If you like them thinner, rotate the plastic with the tortilla and press gently one more time.

6. 6

   When the comal is hot, place the tortilla gently with your hands on it. Cook for 15 seconds. Using a spatula or your hands, flip tortilla then cook for 50 to 55 seconds more. Turn the tortilla one more time and cook for another 50 to 55 seconds.

7. 7

   Place the tortillas in a clean kitchen towel and stack them up as you cook them (see notes). This will finish the cooking process and will keep the tortillas soft.