The comal’s name derives from the Nahuatl word comalli, and is said to have originated in tandem with the birth of tortillas. In Mayan cultures it was known as xamach, and was set over flaming ...

Ensure the comal is heated to at least 400 degrees, or the tortilla will not puff. The puff, also called the pancita, means the tortilla has trapped moisture within its layers, which helps it ...

While tortillas are typically toasted in a skillet or on a traditional Mexican comal, Jinich recommends the Anolon 10″ x 18″ Double Burner Griddle With Multipurpose Rack for newbies.

Carefully peel the round from the tortilla press, place on the comal and cook on one side for 1 minute. Flip and cook for 1 minute, periodically pressing gently with a linen napkin or towel.

Years later, in 1987, my grandmother and I would find ourselves in a different kitchen, my Aunt Rosalie’s, in Kissimmee, Fla. Her hips were not thick then, her body clinging to life.

On the stove . Probably the best way to reheat tortillas is on a flat, hot surface, such as a dry (not oiled) stainless-steel skillet or comal. If your corn tortillas have been in the fridge for a ...

The beer commercial celebrates a Mexican grandmother making homemade tortillas, but as she flips them with her fingers, a warning appears on-screen: Do not attempt. The Modelo ad, in heavy ...