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Gorditas de Harina

Gorditas de harina are flour gorditas, which are similar to pita pockets. They can be cooked on a comal or griddle and filled with any filling you choose.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup shortening or lard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the flour with the salt and baking powder and mix in the lard.
  • Add the water, bit by bit, to make a dough.
  • Then knead for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Shape into 8 big balls, then cover and rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean towel.
  • Roll out the balls quite thick (about ⅓-inch thick) and cook in a comal or griddle over a moderate to high heat.
  • Cool slightly and then slice the top to make a pocket.
  • Fill with your preferred fillings and serve right away.
Keyword Gorditas de Harina
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