HOMEMADE CORN TACOS
Easy homemade corn tacos made with flour, cornmeal, and water — perfect for filling with your favorite meats, vegetables, or beans.
TIME: 20 MINUTES
DIFFICULTY: EASY
SERVINGS: 2
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Calories
160
Fats
2 g
Saturates
0 g
Carbs
30 g
Sugars
0 g
Protein
4 g
Fibre
2 g
Salt
0.5 g
Nutrition values are estimated per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients used.
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water, warm, ~43°C
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
EQUIPMENT
- Stand mixer with dough hook or bowl + hands
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Non-stick skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Serving plate
METHOD
- Warm the water to about 43°C (lukewarm).
- In a stand mixer (or by hand), combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the water and knead on medium speed for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each one thin using a rolling pin.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook each taco for 1–2 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite fillings — grilled vegetables, beans, or seasoned meat.
NOTES
For gluten-free tacos, replace the all-purpose flour with fine corn flour or certified gluten-free flour.
