Mexican Corn Tortillas Recipe

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   Wash the shelled corn (be sure it does not have rodent or possibly insect poison) buy at food market.

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   Cover the shelled corn with cool water in a large pot (enamel or possibly steel is best).

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   Add in the lime and dissolve it.

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   Boil till the corn grains begin to peel.

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   Remove from fire and wash in cool water several times.

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   Rub the kernels between fingers till kernels are peeled.

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   Rinse well to remove all lime.

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   Grind in a food chopper with fine blade, or possibly a small corn mill.

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   This makes about 6 pounds.

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    For making tortillas, add in 1 tsp.

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    salt for each 2 c. meal and knead into a lump.

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    Break off a piece the size of an egg and flatten a little, then put into a tortilla press between plastic papers and press into a tortilla.

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    If you do not have a press, it can be rolled out between pcs of plastic or possibly waxed papers.

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    Cook the tortilla on a very dry grill or possibly frying pan till toasted on both sides.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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