Corn Tortillas/Taco Shells
- 2 cups masa harina (tortilla flour)
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 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.
masa harina, water, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/corn-tortillas-taco-shells-24296 (may not work)