Homemade Corn Tortillas

[tom_something]

I invested in a bag of masa harina a couple months ago, and was very happy with that choice. Then last week I finally got a tortilla press so I wouldn't have to press my tortillas with a cutting board anymore. Another choice I do not regret. A late-night black bean quesadilla whenever I want? Hell yes.

[jp-hhxq]

100% best tortilla cooking recipe online. I have watched and TRIED dozens of techniques. My last 2 batches of tortillas were 100% puffed, every time, every one of them. Seems impossible but Rick nailed it. This is how you do it right and the flavor is 1 million percent better if they puff. Can't improve this technique. Edited to add: If you time it right you can do the lower temp cook side while the hot griddle side is cooking the puff side (flip side), making a nice assembly line of one tortilla every 60-90 seconds. In other words, when I flip the hot griddle tortilla for it to puff, I throw the next raw one on the lower temp side. I use the in between time to roll and press the next one. It's some juggling but I can crank out one batch in like 10 mins.

[GrandpaCanCook]

Hi Rick, I'm a Californian transplanted to Australia. For years we went without corn tortillas. Finally were able to get dried masa, and make our own. A few months ago I found a local supply of great tortillas, packaged, but almost as good as a tortilleria. I still make my own from time to time and I think they will be better, because of the techniques you showed. So glad you posted this video.

[oscardelarosapineda]

Chef Rick Bayless is awesome he has such respect for Mexican cuisine

[blancacamargo]

Gracias señor Rick!😀
Soy Mexicana y me encantan sus recetas, muy bien explicadas y facil de preparar!

[markhaven]

I wish there was a video about making real masa through nixtamalization using field corn which has been boiled and soaked in lime water using calcium oxide and then washed and ground into masa. It took me almost a year to learn how to do this. These corn tortillas taste the best and will puff if the masa is ground properly and the hydration is correct. The public should learn how to do this!

[KMar-ujpf]

As latinamerican person, I really appreciate you teach this... Was a very nice tortilla, is more easy with that machine, but original are made by hand... Thanks for this video.

[artbykcappadona]

The difference in flavor is incredible. Mine rarely puff. Someone said the secret is to not roll them so thick. Maybe I’m making mine too thick. But they really are tasty.

[chefhomeboyardee]

Love Chef Bayless! Met him years ago. Awesome guy!

[smalone]

DELICIOUS! So easy, they came out perfectly on my first try. Thanks, Rick!

[crudeu]

I have watched my mother-in-law and her sister make tortillas. They always use either a quart size zip lock back cut open or they use a grocery back that came from the store. I've been making mine on a comal and they come out okay but they don't puff up like what you need for making paunches. Practice makes perfect.

[RogersPhotographyGuilford]

I never really understood why my tortillas puffed sometimes (very exciting) and didn't others (bummer). I'll give it a try tonight~! P.S we always used to search out Rick (I forget if it was PBS or not) and looked forward to his cooking skills. Rick, are you still on anywhere? Let us know so we can add the channel (or we can just watch here)! Peace & Stay safe!

[pmendez]

I make these in my kitchen-aide using the recipe on the bag and add salt, chopped cilantro and shredded mozzarella. Perfect every time I do not store buy anymore. I am new to your channel and I did subscribe because I am trying the conchas this weekend. Thanks

[stevietv]

I use a ziplock bag in my press. I cut the bag on the sides and leave the bottom intact. It works very well. It took me a bit to get the consistency of the dough right but all in all it was easy.

[gadielacdcm]

listen to this guy, he knows how its done!

[ajcbng]

Looking at these comments make me feel so guilty. I shouldn't even watch this. I love Rick Bayless ❤️ But there is exactly zero chance I ever make homemade tortillas. 😂🤣😂

[rosaiselaquintero]

hi there, thanks for learning Mexican cooking and for sharing your tips and tricks!

[joveev]

I'm making Rick Bayless an honorary Mexican-American. Done.

[jimmccloskey]

watched a bunch of other videos before seeing that Rick Bayless has one on the topic!

[LuisSanchez-xcih]

Someone needs to see this channel to see what real Mexican food is not saying names cough cough Rachel ray