This was so helpful. Thank you so much. A good 35 years ago I arrived from the Southern USA to Los Angeles as a very young adult. The old, old lady next door, who didn't speak a word of English, would bring me a plate of homemade tortillas every morning. I cried the day that I had to move from there, because I knew I'd miss the warmth and the love she showed me every morning. Six months later I came by with flowers and a homemade cake and was told by her great-granddaughter that she had passed about a month after I had moved. I didn't eat corn tortillas for several years after that - the memories would come flooding back and it was just too painful. Now, all these years later, I am going to make my own homemade corn tortillas. _Miss you, Rosa. Thanks for the memories._

Shaq has gotten really, really good at making youtube videos

With no exaggeration, this is one of the finest videos I have ever watched. Clearly spoken, no fluff, no cutesy crap, no token pets and stellar instruction. Thank you!

A little tip for everyone, don't give up. Making tortillas is a skill developed over time, you need to get used to the texture, look and feel. Also you need to understand how your pan or comal heats so don't worry if they don't turn out good at first.

I'm mildly allergic to corn, so I nixtamalized brown rice and ground it to make masa and tortillas. Turned out pretty good on the second attempt!

WOW, where do I start? I am 62 years old born and raised in CA my whole life, so I know and am used to authentic Mexican food. We have been living in Japan for that last 6 years, and of course there is no real Mexican food and the only corn tortillas are frozen (suck big time). My wife did some digging around and came across a recipe for the corn tortillas and then I found this video. Bought all the stuff and a new pan. Holly crap even our daughter who has been living in Texas for 3 years was amazed as well me. These are the best I have ever had and we are going to throw a taco party for our Japanese friends and blow them away. Thanks and thanks.

I always appreciate the lack of bloat in your videos, masterclass stuff

"You should know that depending on who's watching, your tortilla may be expected to 'puff up' as proof of it's craftmanship." You presented this so hilariously. Great writing! And the material itself is presented very well. This came at a good time for me -- I just moved to an area without easy access to good tortillas, and I was thinking about making some treks, but heck, why not make them myself? Thank you!

This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on the internet. I am not exaggerating at all. The information was presented in a way that was mildly entertaining, but most importantly, with clear explanation of, not just 'what' to do, but the 'why' to go with the 'how'. That 'why' can be the most important part of teaching as it clarifies the more basic parts of the lesson. I enjoyed that this was done with appropriate intelligence and authority rather than putting on a gimmicky show. And then, the "what if" segment at the end - in cooking, things go wrong all the time. The presenter has clearly experienced the problems and either worked out or learned the solutions to resolve those issues. The last thing I'll say is one of my most aggravating pet-peves in videos; faceless computer voiced narrations. Here, the presenter is on camera and actually human-voicing the video! 🙂 Many do this, but so many do not. The presenter is clearly here to instruct, and make some money doing it. As opposed to so many internet presenters who are clearly just posting something / anything whether they are knowledgeable about the subject or not, for the sole purpose of cashing in on the ad money of clicks, likes, subs, etc... To me, that makes all the difference. I've been making New Mexican food for a very long time. But I'm always looking for new ideas or techniques to do better. This presentation actually did give me some added info that will be useful and appreciated. So simply, thank you.

Fresh corn tortillas made in the grocery store is one of the things I didn't realize I would miss when I moved to New England from Texas. The corn tortillas here are so thick and dry!! This video has inspired me to get a press and start making my own.

That ending chancla takes me back...

i’ve been attempting to make corn tortillas for 2 years. After giving up on the “solo tienes que usar las manos” method from my aunt I tried to go to the internet to learn. Almost all of it sucks and is not honest with the viewer, corn tortillas are just one of those things that you need to try over and over to get right, there is no recipe or magic ratio. This video perfectly explains that and is the best resource for people just starting out. He’s done it once again

thank u mister barkley for sponsoring this video :) dinnerwithbarkley.com/ Also, here’s part 2 of my corn tortilla lesson: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbihrdRp37unZYE.html

Fresh, homemade tortillas are incomparable to anything you can buy. Thanks Internet Shaquille for the tips. It’s time for me to walk over to the Mexican market and get a press, now that I’ve mastered two plates, a cut down the sides ziplock bag and my body weight as a press. The press looks so much easier!

The Fry's bag on the Tortilla press makes me respect you more 🤣 I haven't seen someone with your skills make a video like this, thank you!

I personally recommend flipping 2 times. After putting the tortilla on the heat, wait until it starts to slightly change color on the top side, then flip and wait a few seconds until a bit of brown bits appear on the bottom side, then flip again. It will almost always puff up at this point, and you just have to wait a few seconds for this side to also get some bits of brown and done.

It is really satisfying to make tortillas that puff and taste so good. As always, your video is on point. Take this mans advice, it took me a few months of practice to get every one of the steps down. But now theyre picture perfect puffers and crumplers every time.

I’ve been using ready-to-cook corn tortillas, I swear the ancestors put this video in my recommendies to shame me.

Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. Made my first batch today. After 3 testers I started getting puffs! Had an amazing breakfast with my tortillas, scrambled eggs, and a nice tomato/onion/jalapeno/lime pico I whipped up. Bomb tacos. The time you put into laying out exactly what to look for in a proper masa dough is SUPER on point! You weren't kidding about the fresh playdough. It really brought me back to childhood with that. Only thing I didn't do was buy a press. I used a small glass casserole dish as my press, which worked well because I could see them spread as I pushed. Once again, thanks dude. I don't think I'll ever buy another pack of them again, not when they're this easy!

After buying a shiney new Victoria 10" press and your video. I finally got everything together and ... you made me look like a pro! Got the dough right, cast iron on a camp stove, only thing was I didn't get as much puff as I wanted. Got the crush and tear right, very good maiden voyage! Thanks!

This is a fantastic video. Your style of teaching is just so comprehensive and yet straightforward. Well done.

I'm an Australian (qualified baker) and I'm so pleased I found this! Super easy instructions and in a really friendly way. I've learned a couple of thing watching, thanks!

The quality of your videos has gotten so good over the years. Thanks for all the content 🙏

Absolutely love, love, love this guy!😀 So humurous and yet professional. Love how he speaks fast and to the point.

Shaq thank you, I finally had the confidence to go out and make my own corn tortillas and on my second attempt they were already cohesive enough to make into a taco or a sope. And they taste fantastic too.

Fantastic video. Never seen your channel before but the no nonsense and fast moving format kept me attentive throughout. Thanks for all the tips!

I've made so many tortillas the last few years and have felt like a partial failure every time cuz I rarely got that puff, even though the end result made for great tacos. It's nice to hear that that isn't a standard I necessarily need to judge myself by, but at the same time, you provided some great tips I'm gonna take to the comal with me to continually improve my tortilla game.

We ran across your channel the other day and ended up watching a bunch of episodes in a row. Very interesting and funny, too! Today I tried your tortilla technique and I finally made great tortillas! I’ve been trying for years and most batches had maybe only five edible tortillas. Today they were all perfect! Thank you for your help!!

I have a tortilla press that I use on occasion. I've made tortillas a few times but not often enough to develop the skill. It's good to have a video on the subject from a content creator I actually trust.

I like how articulate you are. Good job!

Thank you. I love you. We all love you. You’re appreciated.

Last week, I watched a video on making corn tortillas. I ordered and awaiting my new Victoria cast iron press and Masienda to arrive. Then just now came upon your video, the best I've seen. Thank you.

I have been doing Mesa for 100 years, and this is the best demo and extremely well done! OLAY!

The best, most clear explanation I have found. Awesome.

You’re a true techno, Shaq. I love your instruction. The best I’ve ever heard on making corn tortillas. Thank you very much!!!

This video is so hecking useful! I've been making fine-I-guess tortillas, but just getting the dough texture right makes the whole process so much less stressful, since the pressed dough rounds don't stick/tear as you handle and cook them. Thank you!

I’m so glad I found your channel, also the fact you featured Ethan’s channel means I’m watching the right kind of dudes show me how to be a home cook 😎 thank you 🇲🇽

Dude your videos are and have been for a long time now, fantastic! Thanks for the concise and considerate education, always!

This was incredible. I'm very happy to consider fresh corn tortillas as something I know to make. Something better than neatly any other tortilla I've had from a restaurant, let alone the grocery store. I feel like the only way to make it better is to refine technique and attempt variants. This tortilla press has paid for itself after two sets of tortillas in way of fun and taste. I recommend people take the jump.

My word! A KZfaqr who can use the phrase, "A whole OTHER", properly - because the word "nother" is not a word. You deserve props for that along. I'll try out the tortilla recipe. Gracias por compartir.

DUDE Im speechless.... THANK YOU for all that you do!!!!

Finally made this for the first time today. Living in a place that only has store-bought stuff I didn't have much to go on, but your direction and instructions were perfect, especially regarding the wet/dry texture. They turned out incredible! I burnt them a little but that's just knowledge for the next time!

So funny I just bought a press to make tortillas for the first time. Thanks for this video, chockfull of good info for noobs like me!

Also, I'm very glad you mentioned the steaming! It's the most important element.

This is the best video I’ve found on this thank you! So much is technique and that’s what I didn’t get from other videos.

Now just because I don't have a press, surely I didn't squish the dough by putting my cutting board on the floor, putting a book on top the plastic and standing on top. That would just be silly.

great teacher! I didn't think I would try making them again but now I think I can do it. Thank you!

I love your style of explaining

I have never considered making my own corn tortillas but after watching this video I really feel like I can now. Thank you

Your recipes are amazing, explained in details 👍

Aloha, I have watched countless videos on tortilla's! I do make great tortillas now but this confirmed my mix. During lockdown I started cooking like crazy and discovered lots of home made ideas. Super video! Mahalo from Maui!

Great info. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪.

Shaq is at the absolute top of his game right now. A true KZfaq goat 🙏🏼

Thank you for this video. I have been struggling a lot with making tortillas.They keep ending up to thick and brittle. I just upgraded my tortilla press from the aluminum that didn't work at all to a cast iron. Now I know that I need to figure out how to get my massa a finer grind and use hot water and more water.

Love love love this easy to follow video. I love tortillas!

This was the best video! Can’t wait to get started. I’m using blue corn flour

Bien hecho, gracias

I gave up making corn tortillas years ago, but this has shown me what was wrong (too moist), so I am going to try again. Thank you so much!!

Great job! This was very helpful.

I made my first ones today. The first one I over cooked I had the temp too high. I didn't get a serious puff (I think I waited too long to use the dough and I didn't make them thin enough) still they turned out really good. Better than anything I've gotten from the store. Thanks for the video. I'm gonna keep trying! 😊

Thank you for this well put together instructive video! 👏🏾

Thank You for these tips on making homemade corn tortillas. All of these tips are useful and contribute to a nice looking, edible tortillas.

Masterful presentation and execution. Well done.

Excellent! Thanks.

Literally Gods work.

all my tortillas puffed up! i can finally get married! such a great video the tips about how to tell if the dough is too wet or too dry is priceless. i.ve been trying to make tortillas de maiz for years and this is the first video ive seen that explains everything you need to know.

Great job on the descriptor of how much moisture should be in the dough.

Thankyou so.much for your time.❤🙋‍♀️

Made these tonight for the first time in my life, and man they were awesome! Might add a pinch of salt next time, but the texture and corn flavor were so much better than store bought. Perfect vehicle for Chicken Tinga. Barkley tortilla warmer broken in tonight too, love it!

Awesome video, this is exactly what I was looking for!

I've just found your channel and I'm in love after watching a few videos. So informative! So well done! I've learned a lot already and i feel much more confident about my next attempts at Mexican dishes. Thank you so much! I'll definitely keep watching!

I need to talk to the manager of KZfaq for not showing me this until 4 weeks after. Netshaq is a day one watch

I grew up im Mexico, most of the time we make tortillas from scratch but, when we have to use Maseca we NEVER use hot water, my mom used to say that, hot water make the masa "Chiclosa" we always use lukewarm water. I'm still doing that way, my Favorite Brand is King Arthur Organic Masa Harina , the flavor is like Nixtamal.

Excellent presentation/delivery skills!

Thank you. Thank you for sharing this information.

I've been making homemade corn tortillas for over 20 years, but have never figured out how to get the hydration exactly right. Thank you for sharing your expertise in this outstanding video. BTW, masa flour will stay fresh longer if you store it in the freezer. You have a new subscriber.

Omg perfect timing ✨

Thanks.

Perfect video on making tortillas.

This is the only corn I can find in my NE Ohio stores and I have almost bought it several times but was worried it wasn't the correct stuff. This was a very helpful video, I can't wait to try making my own!

This is great! I've been very intimidated by making my own corn tortillas. But I recognize how worthwhile it is to master since fresh corn tortillas are soooo dang good, while store-bought are utter garbage.

very helpful. thanks❤

Thank you for this vid Shaq. I have a partner with celiac disease and when I showed him how flexible corn tortillas can be, it blew his mind. I'm gonna make him some tacos so he can finally enjoy more food.

Thanks man 👊 This made my very first homemade tortilla experience a REALLY goods one 🍻

I made tortillas tonight from written instructions. Wish I’d watched this beforehand! Next time will be better, although my tortillas were really not bad and my kids ate them with gusto and enjoyed making them with me. We’ve had a big wooden tortilla press on top of my fridge for decades, I’m finally ready to start using it.

Excellent presentation!

Thank you. I learned some stuff.

perfect timing 🙌 I just got a tortilla press and planning tacos pastor next weekend

Love your videos

I have thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for making this highly entertaining, and highly informative 😂💕

I did it! I have tried twice before, but watching you gave me a bit of confidence and I did it! Pressing down on them with my spatula on the second turn and making sure there was enough moisture in the dough were my keys. Poof! Thanks.

Really great video. I've made home-made tortillas twice with high-end masa. The first time was excellent and the second time it was disappointing. Obviously I need to know the tricks. Your tips will help a lot.

man your videos are some of the best in the cooking sphere of youtube

I happened to visit your pottery merch. I just bought 2 pasta plates. Been looking for something like this. Absolutely genius. Dinner plates are to shallow and bowls to steep. Pasta plate is just right! Thanks Shaq!

Excellent video, thanks!

Thank you for these tips! I started making corn tortillas. They aren't perfect, in fact they don't puff up mostvof the time 😢 but taste so good.

You raise the bar, Shaq! Great video

Just made my first tortillas!

Excellent video. I watched many videos on how to make fresh tortillas about two months ago and just came across this one today. I have altered the ingredients as far as adding different spices but there is nothing like fresh homemade tortillas. Mine actually did fluff up the first time I made them. Wish I could freeze them and reheat or something. I don't have time to make them fresh every morning but that is the only way to eat them. Store bought are okay, but they don't come close to home made. Thanks for the video..

Excellent video thank you!