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Gorditas




Source of Recipe


Red Mill Natural Foods


List of Ingredients




3-1/2 cups Corn Masa Harina Flour
2-1/4 cups Warm Water
1/4 cup Vegetable Shortening
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 cup White Flour, Unbleached
2 tsp Baking Powder

Recipe



Heat griddle or comal to medium to medium-low heat. Mix masa harina and water. Add lard, salt, flour and baking powder, kneading until blended and masa forms a ball, cleaning sides of bowl. Wet hands, shape into 1-1/2” to 2” balls. Cover to prevent drying.

With moistened hands, pat and flatten into 1/4” thick patty, forming a 3”-4” circle. Place gordita on hot griddle or comal. Cook each side 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

OR

Fry each gordita in hot oil (375°) until lightly browned. Remove; drain. Slice gordita halfway through, forming pocket. Fill with lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion, sour cream and your favorite meat (if desired).
Yield: serves 12