1 3/4 cups masa harina
1 1/8 cups water

In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa harina; if it begins to dry out, sprinkle with water. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.

Divide dough into 15 equal-size balls. Using a tortilla press, a rolling pin, or your hands, press each ball of dough flat between two sheets of plastic wrap. Immediately place tortilla in preheated pan and allow to cook for approximately 30 seconds, or until browned and slightly puffy. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side for approximately 30 seconds more, then transfer to a plate. Repeat process with each ball of dough. Keep tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.

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1. Shonika Moore

   September 15, 2012 at 6:25 pm (250 days ago)

   Hi Melissa, I just wanted to tell you how wonderful your ministry is and how much it has helped me in my walk with the Lord. I pray that this is something you plan on doing for many more years to come. What a beautiful expression of Gods love for women and their families he as shown through your ministry. I thank God for your willingness to be a vessel for him to use in his work. Thank God for you and all you have done, may he continue to bless you in abundance of his riches and mercy.

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   September 17, 2012 at 9:03 am (248 days ago)

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