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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Gordita's

Ingredients

  • 1 cup masa harina (instant corn masa mix)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup oil for frying

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Line a work surface with waxed paper or plastic. Sprinkle with water. Flatten balls on the wet surface until about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Heat a griddle over medium heat. Cook the gordit's on each side until they are cooked through.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

4 comments:

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I've never eaten thus Anne. It sounds very tasty!

I love your new blog look..it's so pretty!

Dogmom Diva said...

Wow, that sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!

xo
Barb

Chatty Crone said...

I've never eaten this either - is it like polenta tasting? sandie

Blue Creek Home said...

Alex is cooking so many great dishes while she is here...I love it.

I hope she will make us some of these. They look delicious!
Rhonda