Masa
Grinding masa on a stone
Turning soaked corn into dough by hand: 40 minutes of work, and why the stone rewards patience.
October 25, 2026 · 30 min
Pressing tortillas that do not stick
Lining the press, judging the ball of dough and flipping on a hot comal: 30 minutes of work for a dozen.
The Long Soak
A short letter every Thursday: one corn dish, its schedule and what to start the night before.