Ingredients
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- 3 cups Maseca masa harina
- 2 ¼ cups water (plus more if needed)
- Salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Maseca masa harina and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add water and mix with your hands until the dough is well combined.
- Knead until the dough has a smooth texture that doesn’t stick to your hands.
- Divide the dough into 12 portions and cover with a damp towel.
- Heat a comal or skillet over medium heat.
- Roll one portion into a ball and flatten it between two plastic sheets using a tortilla press or heavy dish.
- Cook each gordita on the hot skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden spots appear.
- Cut a slit in each cooked gordita to create pockets for stuffing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg