How to make Corn Tortilla at home

Tortillas are a staple in many cuisines, especially in Mexican and Latin American dishes. Fresh tortillas from home are both satisfying and healthier since you have control over the ingredients. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make both corn and flour tortillas from scratch.
Ingredients
For Corn Tortillas
2 cups corn flour
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
For Flour Tortillas
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup warm water
How to make Tortilla
Preparation of Dough
In a big bowl, mix together corn flour and salt. Gradually add warm water while mixing with your hands until a soft dough forms. The dough should feel firm and springy, not sticky or dry.
Rest the Dough
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for about 30 minutes. This allows the flour to absorb the water fully.
Shape the Tortillas
Divide the dough into equal-sized balls, about the size of a golf ball. Using a tortilla press or a rolling pin between two sheets of parchment paper, flatten each ball into a thin, round tortilla.
Cook the Tortillas
Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the tortilla on the hot surface and cook for about 1 minute on each side till light brown spots appear. Turn again, and with the spatula lightly press on to encourage puffing.
Warm-Up
Place the cooked tortillas on a clean kitchen towel, cover and warm them, maintaining their softness.
Flour Tortillas
In a medium mixing bowl, place all the dry ingredients. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a big mixing bowl.
Add Fat and Water
Add the vegetable oil or lard and mix until it looks like coarse crumbs. Gradually add the warm water and knead when the dough becomes smooth.
Dough rest
Cover the dough in a moist cloth and let it rest for 20-30 minutes. This relaxes the gluten, making it easier to roll.
Roll Out the Tortillas
From the dough divided into equal portions, take some, shape it with your palms into a small ball, and run each ball flattened with a rolling pin on lightly floured service to a paper-thin circular tortilla.
Cook the tortillas
Place a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook tortillas for around 30 seconds to 1 minute on either side until light spots of color are visible, and adjust as necessary to not burn.
Cooling
To keep the cooked tortillas flexible, place them under a clean towel.
General tips for better tortillas
Use warm water when making dough. This enables it to go together more seamlessly.
Let the dough rest. In general, letting the dough rest will help the quality of the final tortillas.
Do not overcook as it makes the tortillas hard.
Store leftover tortillas in an airtight container or freeze them for a longer shelf life.
Homemade tortillas are always fresh, full of flavor, and chemical free. From earthy corn tortillas to the soft chewiness of flour tortillas, making them at home is a simple process that adds dimensions to your dishes, from having a good time with tacos, wraps, and quesadillas, to doing your favorite dishes.