Tortilla de maíz

Preparing and shaping the tortillas:

1. 1In a large bowl, mix the corn flour and salt.
2. 2Gradually add the water, mixing with your hands, until the dough is smooth and pliable.
3. 3Form balls of dough the size of a golf ball.
4. 4Flatten each ball to form thin, flat circles.
5. 5To do this, place the ball of dough between two sheets of parchment paper and press with the back of a pan, or use a tortilla press.

Cooking the tortillas:

1. 6Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat.
2. 7Place a tortilla in the pan and cook for about 1 minute on each side.
3. 8Remove the tortilla from the pan and place it on a plate covered with a kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
4. 9Repeat with the remaining tortillas.