Grandma's Gorditas

One of my favorite dishes that my grandma has taught me how to make. After they are cooked they can be stuffed with whatever filling you like.


Recipes · Cuisine · Latin American · Mexican


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 ¼ cups instant corn masa flour (such as Maseca®)

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ½ cup water, or as needed

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed


Directions

  1. Combine corn masa flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add a little water at a time until a firm dough forms. Divide dough into equal pieces and roll between your hands to form small balls. Press dough into 1/4-inch circles.

  2. Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Add dough circles to the hot griddle and cook until light brown, slightly inflated, and cooked on the outsides, about 3 minutes per side.

  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry gorditas in batches, if necessary, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
135 Calories
2g Fat
27g Carbs
3g Protein


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