Costa Rican Homemade Tortillas

The primary ingredient in these tortillas is corn flour, or masa harina.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Course: Anytime

Cuisine: Costa Rican

Keyword: Costa Rican Homemade Tortillas, costa rican recipes

Servings: servings

Calories: 141 kcal

In a large mixing bowl, combine Masa Harina and salt.
Gradually pour in the warm water and mix with your hands until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
Take a ball of dough and place it between two sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper.
Use a tortilla press to flatten the dough into a thin, round tortilla shape (about 6 inches in diameter). Alternatively, use a rolling pin to flatten the dough.
Gently peel off the plastic wrap or wax paper and transfer the tortilla to the hot skillet or griddle.
Cook the tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
Remove the tortilla from the skillet or griddle and place it on a plate. Cover with a clean towel to keep warm.
Repeat the process with the remaining balls of dough until all tortillas are cooked.

Make sure to let the dough rest before shaping the tortillas. This allows the flour to fully hydrate and makes the dough easier to work with.

If using a tortilla press, place a small piece of plastic wrap or wax paper on the bottom and top of the dough ball to prevent sticking.

If using a skillet, make sure it is hot before cooking the tortillas to prevent them from sticking.

Keep the cooked tortillas warm by covering them with a clean towel or placing them in a tortilla warmer.

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