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Invest in a tortilla press and make your own dough for superior taste and texture

FRESH CORN TORTILLAS

MAKES 16

INGREDIENTS

2 cups white masa flour (available from bulk-food shops and specialty food stores)
375ml water
¼ tsp salt

1 (Note: you need a tortilla press for this recipe.) Place ingredients in a bowl and mix with hands to a soft, pliable dough (2 minutes), adding more water or flour if needed. Form into ball, cover with a damp tea towel and leave for 30 minutes.

Heat a heavy cast-iron or non-stick pan over high heat. Roll dough into 16 walnut-size balls. Line a tortilla press with plastic wrap, place 1 ball in

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