Authentic home cooking from Mexico, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Mexico as Gorditas de maíz infladas

Puffed Corn Gorditas

Name: Puffed Corn Gorditas
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: Makes 12 to 15 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (about 240 grams); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 16 grams); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1-2 cups warm water (240–480 ml); Enough oil for frying

Maggie @maggie_cookbook1017

Playas de Rosarito

In my family, my mother and grandmother used to make gorditas stuffed with pork cracklings in salsa or with beans and cheese. At home, we like them small so we can eat more 😊

Maggie @maggie_cookbook1017

Playas de Rosarito

In my family, my mother and grandmother used to make gorditas stuffed with pork cracklings in salsa or with beans and cheese. At home, we like them small so we can eat more 😊

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Ingredients

30 min

Makes 12 to 15 servings

2 cupsmasa harina (about 240 grams)
2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour (about 16 grams)
1 teaspoonsalt
1 tablespoonbaking powder
1-2 cupswarm water (240–480 ml)
Enough oil for frying

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Steps

30 min

1

Mix the masa harina, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder together.
2

Gradually add the warm water while mixing.
3

Knead until the dough is smooth, then let it rest for about 20 minutes.
4

Divide the dough into small balls.
5

Flatten each ball with a tortilla press, making them thicker than a regular tortilla.
6

Fry for a few minutes on each side, then drain on paper towels.
7

Fill with beans, cheese, pork cracklings, potatoes with chorizo, eggs, or any filling you like.

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Published in the US on August 14, 2025 14:01

Playas de Rosarito

Mejor conocida como tia Maggie.Mi mayor alegría es ver a mi familia en la mesa, probando una nueva delicia y lo digo asi por que para mi hacer una receta con amor es una delicia, mis recetas son sencillas y familiares tengo un poco de todo, donde eh vivido, espero que lo disfruten y muchas gracias por tomarse la molestia de ver mis recetas.http://recetasdemejjicanna.blogspot.mx/?m=1