Editor's note: Use this recipe to make Francine Segan's Torta Mimosa .
Creamy custard seasoned with aromatic vanilla, this is an absolute basic, used to make hundreds of classic Italian desserts, including torta della nonna and zuppa inglese.
It's also served plain, accompanied by fresh fruit, slices of pandoro or panettone, or cookies. This is a simple and very forgiving recipe.
To make tortillas with masa harina, use packaged masa harina. Two of the most widely available brands are Maseca (be sure to buy the type for tortillas) and Quaker Oats. One of my favorites is an all-natural, stone-ground masa harina made by Bob’s Red Mill, a small Oregon company that specializes in whole grain products. You can find it at Whole Foods markets, natural food stores, well-stocked specialty markets, supermarkets, and online. Purchase masa harina from a supermarket with a high turnover, as it will go rancid over time. Always taste masa harina before you use it to be sure it is still fresh. It does not store well and goes off much faster than flour. It’s best to store masa harina in the refrigerator or freezer, where it holds for 2 to 3 months. It will also keep in your pantry if sealed airtight for about 2 months. Making the dough is easiest in a heavy-duty mixer, but you can also mix it by hand in a bowl with a wooden spatula.
The corn tortilla was first made many thousands of years ago. Today it usually begins with masa harina, a powdery meal made from fresh corn dough that has been dried and ground to a powder. Full of sweet and earthy corn flavor, homemade corn tortillas are very different from store-bought. The moment you pull off the lid from the tortilla warmer or the napkin covering a basket of warm tortillas, a sweet, corn aroma fills the air. Serve these with Chili-Rubbed Skirt Steak Tacos (page 102) or in any recipe that calls for corn tortillas.
The Spanish Tortilla (or Tortilla Española) is not actually a tortilla at all--at least in the way most Americans understand the term. Instead, tortilla is a large, delicious frittata of eggs and potatoes. This fresh take on the classic Spanish dish is a great make-ahead, single-bite hors d'oeuvre for a cocktail party. The mild base ingredients are a great canvas for added layers of flavor, and, once you learn the technique, the variations are endless. It is delicious served warm, room temperature or even cold, and is a great, filling option for any gluten-free guests you might be catering to.
The spanish tortilla has nothing in common with the Mexican tortilla except its name, which comes from the Latin torta—a round cake. In its most basic form, the Spanish tortilla is a potato-and-egg frittata, or omelet, which derives most of its flavor from olive oil. Although the ingredients are simple and minimal, when made correctly—and there is a straightforward but very definite series of techniques involved—this tortilla is wonderfully juicy. And because it is better at room temperature than hot, it can and in fact should be made in advance. (How much in advance is up to you. It can be fifteen minutes or a few hours.)
Colored masa designs are going viral on social media, but they aren’t just pretty to look at: During the Spanish conquest in Mexico, the tortillas represented a critical Indigenous tradition.
We gave you a sneak peek of Roberto Santibanez's new cookbook, Truly Mexican. You voted for your favorite photo, and now we'll reveal the winning recipe...chilaquiles!
Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with Chef Fidel Caballero of Corima in New York City. After earning a Michelin star just 11 months after opening, the team redefines Northern Mexican cuisine through whole-animal butchery, fermentation, and a bold tasting menu built entirely on trust.
Join Gaby in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she makes Tortilla de Papas. Salting the potatoes ahead of time draws out some of their liquid and guarantees they’re well seasoned, but skip this step if you want some of that moisture when you take a bite!
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Chef Alexia Duchêne shares three French potato recipes every cook should know. Learn how to make crispy, buttery Pommes Anna, light and pillowy pommes dauphine, and ultra-silky pommes purée. From achieving perfectly golden layers to mastering restaurant-quality mashed potatoes, Alexia breaks down the essential techniques behind these impressive French potato dishes you can make at home.
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Bon Appétit’s Shilpa Uskokovic shows how to make our most popular recipe of all time: a shockingly easy no-knead focaccia. Learn essential bread-baking techniques, from proofing dough to achieving that signature bubbly texture, all without kneading. Plus, discover how to turn your homemade focaccia into an incredible Italian-inspired sandwich.
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Learn how to make French Toast (pain perdu) with master French chef Alexia Duchêne. Alexia breaks down every step behind one of France's most iconic sweet dishes, from soaking brioche in custard to achieving a perfect caramelized finish, and making a delicious salted caramel and vanilla mascarpone whipped cream to top it off.
Join Rick Martinez in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes pork tamales. You can make masa, a dough made from ground corn, in two ways: instant and fresh. Fresh yielded the best corn flavor and best texture, but you can use corn masa flour too, which is easier to find. You can find fresh masa and dried corn husks at tortilla stores/factories, international sections at larger stores, or online.
