Comments on: Homemade Corn Tortillas

By: Meal Planning for the Week of Nov 6th

Meal Planning for the Week of Nov 6th — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:51 +0000

[...] taco filling (like Carnitas), toppings, tortillas (maybe homemade), taco shells or [...]

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:57:16 +0000

A press is very nice to have, but in Honduras I watched a woman press the dough between two pyrex dinner plates.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:15:59 +0000

@Heather, I actually figured out my own question. I had a hard time figuring it out from google searches in the past, but figured out a new way to search. Most sites compare white tortillas with corn. Corn tortillas are much lower in calories and carbs. They don't have as much protein, but we usually add protein to the inside. I have never made these before and will have to give it a try. Is a tortilla press necessary, or just nice to have? Thanks for posting the recipe.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:54:50 +0000

I have been wondering and trying to find out for a while if corn tortillas are healthier than whole wheat tortillas. Do you have an idea which it healthier? I have made whole wheat tortillas and they take 4 c of white wheat flour for 10 medium tortillas. That is a lot of carbs. It is surely better than using all-purpose flour, but I don’t know a lot about the nutrition value of corn tortillas. I would love any insight you can share.

By: Gena Cornett

Gena Cornett — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:24:24 +0000

I love the good, clear pictures and directions for the corn tortillas. I’ve finally got the hang of making flour tortillas, will definitely have to try these!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:00:17 +0000

Mine don’t puff as much as I would like, either. I guess you would say that my bargain griddle is to blame.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:05:15 +0000

Jessica, do you use an electric griddle? If so what kind? I can never get mine to get hot enough, and so my tortillas don’t puff up with air when i try to make them on there. I’ve been having to make them on a small stovetop pancake griddle which takes forever! Thanks!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:25:19 +0000

@Domestic Nerd, no. We don't freeze them. I have found that they are really only good the day of making.

By: Domestic Nerd

Domestic Nerd — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:43:01 +0000

I got a tortilla press for Christmas and can’t wait to make our own corn tortillas! Do you ever freeze them? If so, how to package them for the freezer? Thanks!

By: Santa Fe Chicken Tacos

Santa Fe Chicken Tacos — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:31:51 +0000

[...] tortillas, preferably homemade 1 batch grilled Spicy Southwest Chicken shredded lettuce pico de [...]