Traditional Mexican Stuffed Gorditas Recipe
Prep Time:
35 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
8 gorditas
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups masa harina
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard, plus more for cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup water
Directions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Scoop dough into 2.75-ounce balls. Roll or press to 1/8-inch thick.
  3. Heat a cast iron pan to medium high. Coat with a thin, even layer of vegetable oil. Working one or two at a time, place gorditas in pan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Let cool, then use a knife to open the side of the gordita to create a pocket. Stuff the interior with fillings of choice, then eat immediately.