It is easy to make these traditional Mexican tortillas. A tortilla press will speed the process.

2	C	masa harina*
1-1/4	C	water
1	tsp.	salt

*Masa harina is flour made from corn (maize). Please do not confuse this with the thickening agent cornstarch, which is also known as cornflour.

Using your hands, mix together the masa harina, water, and salt until you have a slightly moist, stiff dough. Divide into 24 pieces and press between waxed paper using a tortilla press, your hands, or the flat bottom of a pan to form a circle about 6 inches in diameter. Peel one piece of waxed paper off and place the tortilla on a hot, ungreased griddle. Remove the other piece of waxed paper and cook, one at a time, until slightly browned and the edges begin to curl. Turn and cook the other side until slightly browned. Wrap in aluminum foil and keep warm in the oven as you cook the remaining tortillas.

Makes 24 tortillas.