Belizean Tortillas Recipes

Steps:

• 1. *Please read recipe introduction before proceeding!* Place the dry masa harina mix in a large mixing bowl.
• 2. In a small prep bowl add about 1 tablespoon of recado rojo (you can always add more later). Whisk in some water about 1/2 cup to make a paste. Break up any lumps with a fork.
• 3. Add this mixture to the bowl of dry masa harina mix. Now stir in enough water to make a pliable dough (or however much water the package of masa harina states on the back of the bag minus 1/2 cup water). Tip: A stand up mixer works well for mixing the dough.
• 4. Form into tortillas. I use my tortilla press but you can shape the tortillas the old fashioned way with a rolling pin. Heat up the oil in a deep fryer, wok or heavy skillet (cast iron being my preference) to fry the tortillas until bright orange-red and crispy. Place the tortillas on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients together with shortening then add water in moderate amounts until dough is soft but not sticky. Knead until smooth. Leave to sit for approximately 20 min to half hour.
• Make nine balls and roll each flat.
• Bake in well heated skillet on high heat. Flip when golden brown.

Steps:

• *Please read recipe introduction before proceeding!*.
• Place the dry masa harina mix in a large mixing bowl.
• In a small bowl add about 1 tablespoon of recado rojo (you can always add more later). Whisk in some water about 1/2 cup to make a paste.
• Add this mixture to the bowl of dry masa harina mix. Now stir in enough water to make a pliable dough (or however much water the package of masa harina states on the back of the bag minus 1/2 cup water).
• Form into tortillas.
• Heat up the oil in a deep fryer, wok or heavy skillet (cast iron being my preference) to fry the tortillas until bright orange-red and crispy. Place the tortillas on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
• Try the tortillas with this!: Recipe #496068.
• Yield is estimated.

Steps:

• 1. Note: I replaced about 1 cup of the unbleached flour with cornmeal for the second test. Either version is good. Place all ingredients in a food processor, stand up mixer (with DOUGH HOOK attachment) or mixing bowl. Add enough water to moisten.
• 2. KNEAD until dough ball forms and is not sticky, adding more flour if necessary.
• 3. Cut dough into 12 pieces and form into balls. Set aside on a floured surface and let rest for 15 minutes.
• 4. On a floured rolling pin or a parchment-lined or wax paper-lined tortilla press, roll each dough piece to about 1/2" thickness.
• 5. Cook the tortillas on a cast iron griddle or comal on medium-low heat 3-4 minutes on each side.