Cornmeal tortillas are rich in vitamins and minerals. They have a low calorie content and do not cause allergies. They are often used in the diet. The use of such cakes contributes to the normalization of the stomach and intestines, strengthen immunity and improves the condition of hair and skin.
Tortillas are not only healthy, but nutritious and tasty. They are served with sauces, cheese, meat or vegetable filling.
Pan recipe
The cooking process takes about half an hour. Scones are fried for one minute on both sides. Make sure that the pastries are not burnt.
For cooking, you will need the following components:
- 320-350 grams of cornmeal;
- one and a half glasses of pure water;
- half a teaspoon of salt.
Recipe for cornmeal tortillas in a pan:
- Place flour in a deep bowl, salt. Mix the mass, pour one and a half glasses of warm water.
- Use a wooden spatula to knead the dough. The mass should be dense and elastic. If it seems dry, add a little more water. Form a large ball and leave for an hour.
- Divide the mass into several equal balls. Roll each of them into a round cake.
- Heat the pan, fry the cakes in olive or sunflower oil.
- Place the finished baking on a paper towel to remove excess fat.
You can add meat, cheese or vegetable fillings to the tortilla by wrapping them in the shape of a roll.
Oven recipe
As a filling, you can use not only cheese, but also minced meat, and vegetables. Scones in the oven have a low calorie content and a low percentage of fat, baking is light, so they are preferred to serve as appetizers with sauces.
Necessary components:
- two cups of sifted cornmeal;
- oregano seasoning;
- 360 ml of pure water;
- two cups sifted wheat flour;
- 500 grams of cream cheese;
- half a glass of olive oil;
- two small spoons of dried yeast;
- 60 grams of white sugar;
- a small spoon of salt.
Oven recipe for cornmeal tortillas:
- Sift two kinds of flour. Combine them in a bowl, add sugar, yeast, salt, oregano. Pour in water and 45 milliliters of oil. Knead a dense mass. Remove to heat and leave for 1.5 hours.
- Place the cheese in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Grind on a grater.
- Divide the dough into several identical balls. Form a cake from each of them. Grease the pastries with olive oil. Place a little grated cheese in the middle.
- Pinch the cake around the edges, roll out and make a few small holes with a fork.
- Put the cakes on the baking sheet, place in the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes while heating 190 degrees.
Serve the dish in the cooled form.
Cheese cakes
For this recipe, it is recommended that you choose hard cheese. You can add cilantro, dill, other greens and seasonings to the filling of tortillas, so you will add a unique taste to the dish.
Components for the dish:
- 300 grams of cornmeal;
- 1.5 small tablespoons of baking powder;
- 200 ml of mineral sparkling water;
- 200 grams of hard cheese;
- one egg;
- three slices of garlic;
- 30 milliliters of olive oil.
Stages of cooking corn flour tortillas:
- In a bowl, combine baking powder, flour and water. Form a large ball from the mass, remove it for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, grind cheese and garlic on a grater, beat the egg, pour oil. Knead elastic mass.
- Form small flat cakes.
- Fry in olive oil.
Serve the finished dish with sour cream sauce.
Georgian cakes
In Georgia, corn tortillas are called mushari. They turn out dense and airy, like pies. As a filling, grated or cream cheese is often added.
To make corn flour cakes, you will need:
- a glass of clean hot water;
- salt;
- baking powder;
- two cups of sifted cornmeal.
Recipe for Georgian cornmeal tortillas:
- In a bowl, combine water, flour, salt and baking powder.
- Knead the elastic mass, divide it into several parts, form circles and roll into flat cakes.
- Fry the tortillas in olive oil in a preheated pan.
Serve warm with cheese and sour cream sauces.
Kefir Recipe
Kefir baking is airy and light. This dish option is suitable for the diet menu.
Components:
- 100 ml of vegetable oil;
- a glass of kefir;
- five grams of baking powder;
- 1 large spoon of lemon zest;
- one and a half cup sifted cornmeal;
- salt.
Recipe for cornmeal tortillas in a pan:
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and kefir. Mix.
- Add the zest of citrus.
- Heat the pan, pour in vegetable oil so that it is a couple of centimeters higher than the bottom.
- Fry flat cakes from the finished mixture.
The dish is ready.
Yeast Cake Recipe
Paprika is used in this recipe; you can replace it with any other hot or sweet pepper. Pepper cakes have a spicy taste. You can also complement the dish with chili sauce or adjika.
Components:
- 75 grams of sunflower seeds;
- 195 g of cornmeal;
- 45 ml of soy sauce;
- 375 grams of sifted wheat flour;
- 1.5 tsp salts;
- 15 ml of vegetable oil.
- 18 g of yeast;
- 45 grams of white sugar;
- 45 ml of sesame oil;
- 15 g of paprika;
- 1.5 cups of milk.
Stages of cooking corn flour tortillas:
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk.
- Heat a dry pan, fry seeds on it, stirring frequently. As soon as the seeds begin to crack and blush, remove the dishes from the heat.
- In a bowl, combine two varieties of flour, paprika, sugar, cooled seeds, soy sauce, salt, sesame oil and yeast.
- Knead a dense mass. Leave in a warm place for 10-20 minutes.
- Divide the mass into several equal balls, roll them into cakes.
- Prepare the oven, heat it to 190 degrees.
- Grease a baking sheet with butter, place cakes on it. Cook for 25 minutes.
The dish is ready.
Sweet cakes
This cooking option is suitable for those who love pancakes, but want to try something new. To give the dessert a sweeter taste, add honey and vanilla sugar.
Components:
- 60 ml of sunflower oil;
- 50 grams of white sugar;
- 300 g of cornmeal;
- salt.
Stages of preparation:
- In a bowl combine sugar, salt and flour. Mix.
- Pour 300 milliliters of hot water into the mass. Add oil.
- Knead the mass in an elastic ball, leave for half an hour.
- When the mass rises, divide the dough into equal balls. Form thin cakes.
- Heat the pan, pour in sunflower oil, fry the cakes.
Ready dessert served with honey, jam or syrup.
Cooking Tips
Raw corn dough dough is recommended to be stored in the refrigerator.
Make an omelet from an egg and place it on a ready-made hot cake, sprinkle with chopped herbs and pour tomato sauce. A rich and tasty breakfast is ready.
In order to remove the cake from the baking paper, place the baking with its face on a hot pan, after 30 seconds the paper can be removed.