GORDITAS
Directions
- 1In a bowl, mix 2 cups of Maseca, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 cups of warm water until a dough forms.
- 2Knead the dough for 5 to 10 minutes, then let it rest for 15 minutes covered with a towel.
- 3Form the dough into small balls, flatten them between your hands to create a gordita shape.
- 4Add avocado oil to a comal or griddle. Place the gorditas on the hot surface and cook until they puff up in the center.
- 5Flip the gorditas and cook until they have a good color and the centers have puffed.
- 6Place a cooked gordita on a paper towel, slice it open and add the desired filling.
- 7Add refried beans and shredded queso chihuahua to the gorditas.
- 8Place the stuffed gorditas back on the comal to melt the cheese.
- 9Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups warm water
- 0 refried beans
- 0 shredded queso chihuahua
- 0 avocado oil
Equipment
bowlmeasuring cuptowelcomal or griddlespatulaknife