Make Tortillas Like a Mesoamerican Chef (The Hard Way)

Nixtamalization is what separates masa harina from plain ol' corn flour. It's only an intimidating concept until you learn how people did it hundreds of years ago. Now it's easier than ever, especially if you have a food scale and some culinary-grade cal. What a miracle it is to turn inedible dried field corn into a delicious staple food! 🛒 Affiliate Links 🛒 Buy some Cal: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1813435&u=3799392&m=95722&urllink=&afftrack= Fancy Tortilla Press: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1811775&u=3799392&m=95722&urllink=&afftrack= Buy a Grain Grinder: https://amzn.to/461kTRK This is the juicer I use, and it's so much easier: https://amzn.to/45RJ84C (No grain mill? Learn how to use a blender or food processor instead: https://masienda.com/blogs/learn/make-masa-food-processor) 🤝 Social Links 🤝 Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shaq Hand-made Ceramic Dinnerware: https://dinnerwithbarkley.com Follow on Instagram: https://internetshaquille.com/instagram Shop what I use: https://internetshaquille.com/tools Watch live streams: https://internetshaquille.com/twitch