Name: Fresh Corn Tortillas
Yield: Makes 24 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (or more) masa (corn tortilla mix; preferably Maseca brand); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Vegetable oil (for brushing)

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Fresh Corn TortillasChristopher Testani

Line the tortilla press with plastic and the dough will peel right off.

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