Maseca Directions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups masa harina (Maseca instant corn masa mix)
1 1/2 cups water

Preparation

mix thoroughly for about 2 minutes to form soft dough. If dough feels dry add more water one tablespoon at a time.
Divide into (16) equal balls.
cover with damp cloth to keep dough moist.
line a tortilla press with two sheets of thick plastic wrap.
place ball between plastic wrap and press until tortilla measures 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
Carefully peel off plastic wrap.
Preheat ungreased griddle,skillet or comal on medium high heat.
Cook tortillas one at a time for 50 seconds.
turn then cook the second side for another 50 seconds.
cover tortillas with cloth napkin to keep soft and warm.