Yeast Free Vegan Corn Tortillas
Warm, pliable, and deeply satisfying, these corn tortillas are made from just three ingredients — masa harina, salt, and water — so there is nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. Masa harina is naturally free of yeast, which means you get all the authentic flavor and soft, bendable texture without any leavening agents involved. The dough comes together quickly with a simple knead, a short rest, and a press, then each round hits a hot cast iron skillet until it's lightly speckled and just barely lifting at the edges. That double flip and the steam rest wrapped in a kitchen towel are the small moves that take these from good to genuinely great. They're the kind of tortilla that makes tacos, quesadillas, or even a simple smear of beans feel like a proper meal. Whether you're navigating a restricted diet or just tired of store-bought options with long ingredient lists, making your own at home is easier than you'd expect and the results are incomparably fresh.
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8 servings
- 2 cups masa harina
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the masa harina and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in 1 1/2 cups warm water and stir with a fork until a dough forms. Knead the dough in the bowl for about 1 minute until it is smooth and holds together without cracking at the edges. If the dough feels dry or crumbly, add water 1 tablespoon at a time; if it sticks to your hands, add a small pinch of masa harina.
- 2
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 5 minutes so the masa fully hydrates.
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