Talking Tortillas, with Pati Jinich

About this episode

Pati Jinich discusses the beauty and versatility of tortillas, sharing her expertise and tips for making them at home.

What can’t tortillas do? Whether they’re made with corn or wheat, masa or masa harina, homemade tortillas are a thing of beauty. No one knows that better than today’s guest, Pati Jinich. One of the foremost experts on Mexican cuisine, Pati has traveled all over Mexico and the US to eat tortillas. She shares her vast knowledge of these special flatbreads, as well as her top tips for making them at home. Then, Jessica and David answer caller questions, including queries about tortilla pr...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jessica, David

Guest: Pati Jinich

Topics covered

• tortillas
• Mexican cuisine
• cooking tips
• homemade food
• flatbreads

Keywords

• tortillas
• Pati Jinich
• Mexican cuisine
• cooking
• masa
• masa harina
• homemade

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: King Arthur Baking Company

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