Tortilla Chips

Materials:

1 tortilla press

1 mixing bowl

1 wisk

1 griddle

2 sheets plastic wrap

1 measuring cup

Ingredients:

2 cups Maseca Grano De Maiz

1.5 cups water

1 cup of oil for frying (as needed)

12 6” corn tortillas, cut into 6 wedges each

Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine 2 cups Maseca flour and 1.5 cups water in mixing bowl
2. Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes until a soft dough is formed
3. If dough feels dry, add teaspoons of water, one-by-one
4. Divide dough into 19 equal balls of approximately 1 ounce each
5. Cover with a damp cloth to keep dough soft and moist
6. Line a tortilla press with 2 sheets of thick plastic wrap
7. Spray plastic wrap with olive oil
8. Place each ball between the two sheets and press until each tortilla measures 5 inches in diameter
9. Heat griddle to medium heat
10. Cook each tortilla for 30 seconds, turning the tortilla 3 times
11. Cover tortillas with a cloth napkin to keep them soft and warm
12. Cut each tortilla into 6 slices
13. Heat oil in frying pan on medium heat
14. Fry chips in oil for 30 seconds, remove and place on paper towel to remove excess oil