What Is Masa Harina?

Ever wondered what gives corntortillas that recognizable, sour flavor? Meet masa harina. .This corn dough flour is an essential ingredient in countless Latin dishes. .It is a type of flour made from dried corn kernels that are cooked and soaked in a lime solution to make hominy.After it has finished soaking, the kernels are rinsed, dried, and ground into a fine powder resembling flour. .Masa harina can be found in the international aisle at most major grocery chains.