Corn Dough

Corn Dough
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Use this basic corn dough for soft or fried corn tortillas, dumplings, and more. You can also add chiles, spices, and herbs for a flavorful twist.Adapted from Mexico from the Inside Out by Enrique Olvera.
Servings
1
Corn Dough
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon slaked lime (calcium hydroxide)
  • 2 cup dried corn
Directions
  1. Dissolve the slaked lime in 4 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 45 minutes. Let stand for12 hours. Drain the corn in a sieve and rinse until the water runs clear. Grind to a thin and compact dough.