Gorditas recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup masa harina (instant corn masa mix)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup hot water
1 cup oil for frying

Nutrition Info

196.5 calories
carbohydrate: 30.4 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 6.7 g
fiber: 3.1 g
protein: 3.9 g
saturatedFat: 1.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 390.1 mg
sugar: 0.1 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the masa harina, salt and hot water. Gradually mix in the shortening and flour. If the dough seems dry, add a little more hot water. Form the dough into balls that will fit into the palm of your hand.

  2. Line a work surface with waxed paper or plastic. Sprinkle with water. Flatten balls on the wet surface until about 1/4 inch thick.

  3. Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Cook the gorditas on each side until they are cooked through.

  4. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot. Fry each gordita until puffed, pressing it down into the oil occasionally with a spatula. Drain briefly on paper towels, cut the tips off and stuff full of your favorite foods.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

Gorditas are similar to pita pockets but much heartier! Can be stuffed with just about anything! I make them with a mixture of corn masa mix and all-purpose flour.

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