Easy Nixtamalized Corn Tortillas Recipe

Name: Easy Nixtamalized Corn Tortillas Recipe
Total time: 600 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 200g (7 ounces) dried white, yellow, or blue dent or field corn (see note); 600ml (2 1/2 cups) water, plus more as needed; 3g pickling lime (or other food-grade slaked lime) (see note); Masa harina para tortillas, as needed

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Total Time

10h

This easy nixtamalized corn tortillas recipe uses dried corn, pickling lime, and masa harina to create delicious homemade tortillas. With just a few simple ingredients and some water, you can enjoy the authentic flavor and texture of traditional corn tortillas right in your own kitchen.

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Servings: 20

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200g (7 ounces) dried white, yellow, or blue dent or field corn (see note)

600ml (2 1/2 cups) water, plus more as needed

3g pickling lime (or other food-grade slaked lime) (see note)

Masa harina para tortillas, as needed

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

54kcal

2%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

12g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

0mg

0%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Easy Nixtamalized Corn Tortillas Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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