Gorditas

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Hot Bread Kitchen’s first employee, Elidia Ramos, taught her fellow bakers how to make gorditas, a favorite Mexico City street food. Crisp on the outside and soft within, these savory corn cakes are a great base for all types of toppings, from pulled pork to shredded chicken. For a more luscious gordita, fry the dough in lard or butter instead of oil. Plus: More Mexican Recipes

By

Jessamyn Waldman

Updated on December 9, 2019

Mexican Gorditas — Photo: © Zubin Schroff

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

10 gorditas

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Ingredients

2 cups masa harina, preferably Bob’s Red Mill
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for frying
Shredded chicken, salsa, sour cream and cotija cheese, for serving

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the masa harina with the water and the 1/4 cup of oil. Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a 10-inch log; cut into 10 pieces. Using a 3-inch round biscuit cutter, mold the pieces into flat disks a scant 1/2 inch thick.
Heat a large griddle or comal (a round, flat griddle). Add the gorditas and cook over high heat, turning once, until lightly browned in spots, about 2 minutes per side. Using the back of a spoon, lightly press an indentation in the center of each gordita.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. Add the gorditas and fry over high heat until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side; drain on paper towels. Top the indentations with chicken, salsa, sour cream and cheese and serve hot.