Gorditas

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Gorditas

Recipe Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups	Golden Masa Harina Corn Flour
2 1/4 cups	Warm Water
1/4 cup	Vegetable Shortening
1 tsp	Sea Salt
1/2 cup	White Flour (Unbleached)
2 tsp	Baking Powder
Cooking Directions:
1.	Heat griddle or comal to medium to medium-low heat. Mix masa harina and water. Add shortening, salt, flour and baking powder, kneading until blended and masa forms a ball, cleaning sides of bowl. Wet hands, shape into 1-1/2 to 2 balls. Cover to prevent drying.
2.	With moistened hands, pat and flatten into 1/4 thick patty, forming a 3-4 circle. Place gordita on hot griddle or comal. Cook each side 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. OR
3.	or Fry each gordita in hot oil (375) until lightly browned. Remove; drain. Slice gordita halfway through, forming pocket. Fill with lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion, sour cream and your favorite meat (if desired). Serves 12.

Double Acting Baking Powder
Double acting baking powder releases carbon dioxide when exposed to moisture and heat, causing doughs and batters to rise. It is all natural and contains no aluminum.

Sea Salt
Fine grain sea salt is obtained by the evaporation of sea water. Known for its great taste and texture, it is the perfect substitute for plain table salt.

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