This Hominy Tortilla recipe adds some canned hominy to a simple corn tortilla recipe to make tortillas that taste like they were made from fresh corn. And they are easy to make once you learn one simple trick.
1½ cups Lodi White Hominy (most of a 29-ounce can (drained))
1½ cups masa harina (flour)
¼ tsp salt
1 cup hot water
non stick spray
1. Puree the hominy in a blender or food processor. Put in large bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix until the dough forms a soft ball. Divide into 16 balls.
2. Heat a cast iron griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Spray two pieces of plastic wrap with non-stick spray.
4. Put dough balls one at a time between two pieces of plastic wrap and either roll with rolling pin or press with tortilla press into a 6- to 7- inch circle approximately 1/16- to ⅛- inch thick. Peel off plastic and transfer to griddle.
5. Cook for 30 seconds then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Then flip back to the first side and cook for another 30 seconds until the tortilla puffs slightly.
6. This recipe makes 16 tortillas.