Simply translated, masa — the foundation for every perfect tortilla, tostada, tamale, pozole, arepa and gordita — means dough. It unites North and South America, defying any one cultural identity.

Make next-level fresh tortillas using the highest-quality masa harina, salt, and warm water. A 2021 F&W Best New Chef, Fermín Núñez is the chef of groundbreaking Suerte restaurant in Austin. He's ...

We’ve already established that it is quite easy to snag delicious store- or restaurant-made corn tortillas in the Bay Area. If you’re lucky, you can sometimes get tortillas fresh off the griddle — a ...

"Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple" tells the history and science behind masa — the corn dough used to create... How to make the best corn tortillas at home, according to ...

In a large bowl, whisk masa harina and salt. Slowly add 1¼ cups hot water, stirring with a wooden spoon and adding more water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed, until a dough forms. Dough should easily ...

You can wrap just about anything in a freshly made corn tortilla, hot off the comal or griddle, and it’ll be wonderful. Well, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but not much. In another lifetime, when I ...

Once you discover how easy it is to make fresh tortillas — and enjoy their toasty-warm corn flavor and alluring aroma — you won’t want to go back to supermarket brands. More time at home means more ...

Cornmeal Versus Masa: What’s the Difference? Cornmeal is ground corn. That’s it. Masa harina is made from dried corn that has been nixtamalized before being ground. or soaked in an alkalized lime ...