Turning Corn Tortillas Into Taco Shells Recipes

TURNING CORN TORTILLAS INTO TACO SHELLS

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet.
• Carefully add half of the tortilla (folded into a taco shape) and fry until golden (you will need to hold up the tortilla half the entire time.).
• Using tongs, carefully flip the tortilla to fry the other side until golden (continue holding the free edge to maintain the shape).
• Remove from skillet and balance the shell (Teepee style) on a paper towel until set.
• Repeat, placing each made taco shell on top of the last to drain oil and set.
• After they are all set, you can pile on the taco goods and enjoy!

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.