Hand-ground Masa

• 1 pound (about 2 cups) well-drained Nixtamal
• Water as necessary

Clamp a cast-iron hand-operated corn mill firmly to a tabletop or counter with a plate or bowl under the grinding plates. Adjust the distance of the plates (by the calibration on my Universal mill, set at 3 for a fine and 5 for a coarse grind). Begin feeding handfuls of nixtamal into the hopper of the machine while turning the handle. Push down firmly with a wooden spoon or pusher to kee