Description
Learn to make delicious and versatile Gorditas with Maseca, a gluten-free corn cake perfect for any meal. This easy recipe guides you through creating authentic Mexican gorditas with simple ingredients and offers ideas for savory or sweet fillings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Maseca Corn Flour
- 1 cup Warm Water (adjust as needed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for cooking)
- Stuffing Options (e.g., refried beans, scrambled eggs with chorizo, shredded chicken with salsa)
- Toppings (e.g., salsa, crumbled cheese, crema)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Maseca corn flour and salt.
- Gradually add warm water while mixing with your hands until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
- Flatten each ball into a disc about ½ inch thick using your hands or a tortilla press.
- Heat a skillet or comal over medium heat and lightly brush with vegetable oil.
- Place each gordita onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden spots appear and they puff slightly.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a minute, and slice one side to create a pocket for fillings.
- Serve warm with your favorite fillings and toppings.
Notes
- Adjust water for dough consistency; it should be moist but not sticky.
- Cook over medium heat for even cooking and to prevent burning.
- Keep dough covered with a damp cloth while shaping to prevent drying.
- Be mindful of filling moisture to avoid soggy gorditas.
- Maseca corn flour is naturally gluten-free, but check fillings for gluten content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: N/A