How Do You Make Masa Harina Flour?
Masa Harina flour is made by nixtamalizing dried corn kernels using an alkaline solution like slaked lime or calcium hydroxide. The soaking process changes the structure of the corn and makes it more easily ground into a fine flour. Once the corn is properly soaked and cooked, it is washed, ground, and dried, resulting in a fine, fluffy flour that is commonly used in making tortillas and other traditional Latin American dishes.