Fourth of July Gorditas: Authentic Maseca Recipe for Festive Feasts
This gorditas recipe with Maseca is crunchy, fluffy, and thick. Make sure to fill it with your favorite stuffing. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Measuring cup and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Paper towels
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups Maseca Masa Harina
- 1 ½ cups Hot water
- ½ tsp. Salt
- 2 tbsp. Olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the Maseca with salt and hot water in a large mixing bowl.
- Using your hands, mix together and form the dough into 8-9 equal-sized balls.
- Flatten the balls using a tortilla press.
- Heat some oil in a skillet.
- Fry the gorditas, one at a time, frying on both sides.
- Once both sides are golden brown, which should take about 3 minutes or so per side, remove from the heat and place on top of paper towels to drain.
- Repeat until you are out of dough.
Video
Notes
- Too soggy? — If you realized that your dough has ended up somewhat soggy, simply add some more flour to the mix to solve the problem.
- Too dry? — A dry dough is a common pitfall, but it should be okay if you realize it soon enough. Simply add some more hot water to the mix, and you should be okay.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Fourth of July Gorditas: Authentic Maseca Recipe for Festive Feasts
Amount per Serving
Calories
11
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
359
mg
16
%
Potassium
3
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0.3
g
0
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
0.04
g
0
%
Protein
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin A
29
IU
1
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
Iron
0.04
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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