Every time we ate there, the tortillas sent me to another realm. The corn tortillas were slightly thicker on the edges—far ...

Set one masa ball on the plastic, and place a second 8-inch round sheet of plastic on top. Flatten the masa gently with the tortilla press, until it’s about a 4-inch circle and about 1/16-inch ...

Mix masa harina and 1 1/3 cups very hot water in a medium-size bowl with a spoon until a dough forms. (Alternatively, put fresh masa dough in the bowl without the water.) Add 2 tablespoons oil ...

Masa is essential in a good tortilla. Where to get it, how to make it. Key to the perfect tortilla is the dough — masa. Jorge Gaviria has a new book out about the history of the ingredient, which he ...

The versatile flatbread made from corn flour dough or masa harina is soft and fluffy when cooked on the griddle, but can then be baked, deep fried, or doused in flavorful sauces to make a variety of ...

Who needs a recipe for a quesadilla? Grab a flour tortilla, pile on shredded cheese and heat it up in a pan until the cheese melts. There, I summed up about 75 percent of the quesadilla recipes ...

My favorites include flavor-packed, handheld chalupas and sopes made from corn masa dough that has been transformed into crispy, crusty golden containers.

When traveling in Mexico or dining out closer to home, I seek out antojitos — those little whims of street snacks and appetizers. My favorites include flavor-packed, handheld chalupas and sop… ...

Masa treats in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. April 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. | Updated April 26, 2021 at 8:02 p.m.