Gorditas

Name: Gorditas
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 125 grams all-purpose flour; 114 grams masa harina (instant corn masa mix); 224 milliliters oil for frying; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 Tbsp shortening; 237 milliliters hot water

If you want to add more dairy free recipes to your recipe box, Gorditas might be a recipe you should try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 230 calories, 4g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Plenty of people really liked this side dish. Head to the store and pick up flour, salt, shortening, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Masa Harina

Shortening

Dough

All Purpose Flour

Water

Salt

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Bowl

Line a work surface with waxed paper or plastic.

Sprinkle with water. Flatten balls on the wet surface until about 1/4 inch thick.

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Water

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

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Frying Pan

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.

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Cooking Oil