My grandmother taught me how to make one of my favorite meals. They can be packed with any filling after they’ve been cooked.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 20 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Reviews
Quick and easy gorditas make a lovely base for your favorite toppings, or split them open and stuff them. I like refried beans and some melted cheese on top!