Fresh homemade corn tortillas

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups warm vegetable stock

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, combine masa, salt, and baking soda. Stir in oil and water. Knead until  a thick dough forms. Add additional masa harina or stock to adjust the consistency.
2. Roll the dough into golf ball-sized balls and set aside.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat.
4. Start pressing and cooking tortillas. Press the dough between two sheets of wax paper in a tortilla press, or between two heavy, flat plates.
5. Use a flat spatula to peel the flattened tortilla off the wax paper and place in the hot skillet. This is when it is handy to have a friend help with the cooking while you continue pressing.
6. Cook the tortillas about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.
7. Transfer to a plate and cover with a dish towel. Continue until all of the prepared masa is used.
8. Use immediately in enchiladas, tacos, or as a side, or store in an airtight bag at room temperature. If the tortillas become stale before you can use them consider making chilaquiles or migas.