Gorditas(Pyles)
1 pound masa harina 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder vegetable oil -- for frying Combine the masa har...
Ingredients
- 1poundmasa harina
- 2tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 1/4cupall-purpose flour
- 1/2teaspoonbaking powder
- 8/29/98 kitpath@earthlink.net [per serving: 250 cals, 5g fat] i'
Directions
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1 pound masa harina 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder vegetabl
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mix thoroughly
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Divide the dough into 16 equal ball-shaped portions to make gorditas, or 8 portions to make gordas, the larger version
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Press out to 1/8-inch with a tortilla press lined with lightly oiled plastic wrap
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Pour enough oil in a frying pan to come 1/2 inch up the side
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Heat the oil to 350F or until just barely smoking over medium heat
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Place a comal or skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes
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Cook each gordita for 30 seconds on each side or until lightly browned