Turning Corn Tortillas Into Taco Shells Recipes

CORN TORTILLAS/TACO SHELLS

Steps:

• Combine masa harina with water.
• Mix with hands until dough is moist but holds its shape.
• Add more water if needed.
• Let dough rest for 15 minutes.
• Divide dough into 12 balls.
• Dampen dough slightly with water.
• Using a tortilla press or a flat baking dish, press dough between two pieces of waxed paper to a 6 inch round.
• Carefully peel off the top sheet of paper.
• Place tortilla, paper side up, on a hot ungreased griddle or skillet.
• Gently peel off remaining paper.
• Cook for 30 seconds or until edges begin to dry.
• Turn and cook until surface appears puffy.
• Repeat with remaining dough balls.
• To make taco shells: In a heavy skillet heat 1/4 inch cooking oil.
• Fry each tortilla 10 seconds or until limp.
• With tongs, fold tortilla in half and continue frying holding edges apart.
• Cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 minutes more or until crisp, turning once.
• Drain on paper towels.

HOMEMADE SOFT TACO SHELLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Fry slowly on a griddle or in large frypan in small amounts of cooking oil. Using a ladle, pour and swirl into a desired size circle. Let fry until the top is dry, then flip for a minute or so to set the other side. If they turn out like crepes, make the shells thicker.
• Fill with your favorite ingredients. We use seasoned hamburger, tomato, onion, lettuce, cheese, green peppers, olives.