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Gorditas
Gorditas are a saucer-shaped bread that
can be served open-faced or like a sandwich
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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
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- 2 cups Quaker® Masa Harina de Maíz
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1-1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups assorted toppings such as prepared shredded
beef or pork, chorizo (Mexican sausage), Mexican
style cheese (i.e. Chihuahua or Monterey Jack
cheese), fresh chopped tomatoes and lettuce.
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- Heat griddle to medium heat (375°F).
- To make the gorditas, combine masa, all-purpose
flour, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and water.
Knead until all ingredients are well blended and you are
able to form a ball. Divide dough into 14 balls. Keep
dough covered. Using a rolling pin, a tortilla press, or
your hands, press each ball between 2 plastic bags to
form a circle (or a disk) that has a 5-inch diameter and
is 1/4-inch thick.
- To form and cook the gorditas, lay gordita on
preheated griddle. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes or
until lightly browned. While still warm, pinch edge to
form a 1-inch rim. The gordita should resemble a small
saucer.
- Preheat oven to 150°F. Line a 9x13-inch
baking pan with several layers of paper towels. Set
aside.
- To fry gorditas, use a large (8" to 10") frying
pan. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil and fry 2 to 3 gorditas
at a time for 1 to 2 minutes, turning frequently, until
the two sides are lightly brown and crisp. Place fried
gorditas in prepared baking pan and placed in preheated
oven to keep warm.
- To top and serve gorditas, spoon about 2 to 3
tablespoons of prepared shredded beef or pork, chorizo
(Mexican sausage), Mexican style cheese (i.e. Chihuahua
or Monterey Jack cheese), fresh chopped tomatoes and
lettuce or your favorite topping. Serve warm.
Yield: 5 servings
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NUTRITION INFORMATION (does not include toppings): Calories 327,
Total Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrate 39g,
Protein 5g
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