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Gorditas
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Diana CakeLady Rangel
"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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Ingredients
1 h 30 m servings 196Original recipe yields 6 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- 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.
- Line a work surface with waxed paper or plastic. Sprinkle with water. Flatten balls on the wet surface until about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Cook the gorditas on each side until they are cooked through.
- 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.
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Most helpful positive review
1/12/2005
I use to crave gorditas from a mexican dinner outside of town where I use to live but now I can make them myself. These came out really good. After pulling out excess masa left inside I filled t...
Most helpful critical review
6/25/2007
I tried these and they were nothing but big blobs of dough.
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1/12/2005
I use to crave gorditas from a mexican dinner outside of town where I use to live but now I can make them myself. These came out really good. After pulling out excess masa left inside I filled t...
2/10/2007
These are so good! My husband is from Mexico and he loved them. We fill them with fried potatoes, refried beans, queso fresco, lettuce, tomato, and salsa. Excellent recipe; much beter than plain...
5/13/2010
Excellent! I omitted the shortening & skipped the step of cooking them on the comal & they were still great. I mixed the ingredients & wrapped the dough in saran wrap for a couple of hours whi...
5/23/2010
They came out delicious.I was skeptical when I read several people saying that they came out flat.But the trick is you need to add about 1 teaspoon of baking powder. That will help the gorditas ...
3/3/2006
The Gorditas were very easy to make. When flattening them, I used a heavy skillet to make them uniform in shape and size. We stuffed them with shredded beef, tomatoes, and sauteed onions. Yum...
1/28/2009
These were not exactly the type of gorditas that I was looking to make. My family likes the kind in the store (they are very pricey!) that are more like a thick tortilla. Because of that, this r...
1/18/2007
These were an interesting experience for me... I have never made anything like these before so I'm sure that was where most of my problems stemmed from. After the first cooking, they were ugly,...
11/11/2012
This recipe is excellent!!! I am Hispanic and I have never had success when making the traditional Mexican gorditas, so I was happy when these turned out great. In making this recipe,you clearly...