The tortilla is an essential part of Mexican and Central American cuisine that can now be found in almost every corner of the world. The versatile flatbread made from corn flour dough or masa harina ...

While many people know making bread requires some practice, they might not realize it's the same for tortillas. Consult these ...

I know the word “masa” means dough, particularly corn dough, but it might as well be short for “miracle,” because the process of producing this staple of Mexican (and other Central and South American) ...

Adding Too Little Fat To The Masa The dough that makes up the exterior of tamales is known as masa. This shouldn't be confused with masa harina, which is a kind of corn flour often used in tamales (as ...

A well-made, fresh tortilla is one of the simple pleasures in life. It’s soft yet sturdy, tough enough to hold all the juicy meats, vegetables, and salsas in a taco. Key to the perfect tortilla is the ...

Simply translated, masa — the foundation for every perfect tortilla, tostada, tamale, pozole, arepa and gordita — means dough. It unites North and South America, defying any one cultural identity.

if you've never had a tamale, you're missing out on a versatile dish that showcases corn front and center. From the husks ...

Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, ...