Corn tortos are a traditional delight in Asturias. Their crispy texture on the outside and soft inside make them versatile to accompany any dish. A simple and affordable recipe worth trying. Enjoy your meal.
To enjoy corn tortos, first mix the flours with salt and water until a uniform dough is achieved.
Then, let it rest for a few hours to gain consistency.
Next, cut the dough into portions and fry them in hot oil until golden.
This way, delicious tortos are obtained, ready to be enjoyed with a dip of your choice.
Corn tortillas or tortos
Ingredients
100 grams of Corn flour
30 grams of Wheat flour
½ cup of Room temperature water
1 cup of Olive oil
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the tortos, start by mixing the two flours along with the salt and warm water in a bowl until fully incorporated.
Step 2 : Once the mixture is smooth without lumps, form a dough ball and let it rest in the bowl for 5 hours.
Step 3 : Then, cut the dough into pieces of approximately 40 grams and roll with a rolling pin until forming a disc about 1 cm thick.
Step 4 : Next, heat the olive oil in a skillet and fry the tortos until they are golden on both sides.
Step 5 : Once ready, drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 6 : Finally, serve the tortos with your preferred dip and enjoy.
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