Gordita Bread

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup masa harina
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock or 1 1/4 cups water
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix masa harina and lard. Slowly add in the stock while mixing. Mix the salt and garlic powder into the flour and then add to the Masa mixture. Knead the mixture in the bowl for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Pull off pieces of dough and roll in your hands to form a golf-ball sized ball. Lightly coat the balls with flour and place between to two pieces of cellophane or use a tortilla press. Roll or press the balls until the gorditas are about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Heat a comal (or a griddle) until hot. Cook the gordita for about one minute on each side, or until it is cooked through.
  4. Heat the oil over medium heat. Place the cooked gorditas in the oil one at a time and cook until the gordita puffs up. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Slice an opening in one end to open the pocket and stuff with your favorite fillings such as meat and beans.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

650 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 54.9g 70% DV
Carbs 30.2g 11% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10084mg 100% DV
Potassium 144.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 36.5mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.8mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 4% DV
Calcium 19.3mg 1% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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