1. Weigh or lightly spoon masa harina into dry
measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine
masa and 1 1/2 cups water in a large bowl; stir
until dough forms. Knead into a ball. (Dough
should be moist enough to easily form a ball
but not stick to hands.) To test consistency,
break off a small chunk of dough; roll between
palms into a small ball. Flatten small dough
ball into a 1/2-inch-thick disk. If dough
cracks around edges, add water, 1 tablespoon at
a time, to whole dough batch until moist enough
to press without cracking. Place a damp towel
over dough in bowl.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium
heat. On an adjacent burner, heat a large cast-
iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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