Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple

"Author and entrepreneur Jorge Gaviria considers masa to be one of the greatest human achievements, up there with taming fire and inventing the wheel. Entire civilizations were made possible, in part, because of it, he argues in his book Masa. Tortillas, tamales, pupusas, tlayudas and so much more are all made from this corn dough. And Gaviria’s book offers a deep dive into almost everything you need to know about the ancient staple: history, science, techniques and recipes (both traditional and modern). After reading Masa, I’d have to agree, it’s an underrated miracle."