Making corn tortillas

I have recently made corn tortillas a couple of times. We have a tortilla press but even with that they are still coming out a bit thick, does anyone have any tips to make them thinner? Should I put more water in the masa to make it more elastic?

Thanks

A little more water should help (but not too much!).  Although, try using less of the batter when pouring onto the press and when you press them, that should make them a little thinner.

I press the tortillas between two pieces of cling film or paper.. then to flatten them a bit more I actually use a rolling pin.... a bit time consuming but the press helps make them evenly flat and round whereas if I use just a rolling pin they can come out in any shape!

Thanks Pam! Yeah I was thinking I might have to finish them off with a rolling pin next time ... but it takes so long already ... took me over an hour yesterday to press and cook 20.

A little more water should help (but not too much!).  Although, try using less of the batter when pouring onto the press and when you press them, that should make them a little thinner.

Ok thanks I'll try that too, but I'm making more of a dough than a batter ... am I doing it wrong?

Ok thanks I'll try that too, but I'm making more of a dough than a batter ... am I doing it wrong?

No, not at all!  I just used the wrong word!  Sorry!

Or you could just make them very thick and cook arepas! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arepa

Britwife... where did you get the Masa & tortilla press?

No, not at all!  I just used the wrong word!  Sorry!

That's ok! I just thought maybe you had a secret recipe I should know about!

Britwife... where did you get the Masa & tortilla press?

From Mexgrocer: http://www.mexgrocer.co.uk/home.php

That's ok! I just thought maybe you had a secret recipe I should know about!

I have a great enchilada recipe that uses corn tortillas if you want that! 

ooh yes please!

Oops, just saw this!  Sorry!  I will dig out the recipe and PM you.     Beware though, the enchiladas are spicy!