Gorditas de Harina(Savory Gorditas)

Gorditas de Harina(Savory Gorditas)

from pinaenlacocina.com

Here is the savory version of gorditas prepared with all purpose flour.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup shortening or manteca(lard)
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup hot water or hot evaporated milk

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, cream the lard or shortening. Cut in the flour with salt and baking powder until you have small crumbles. Gradually mix in 1/2 c the hot water or evaporated milk until dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes. If it feels to dry, add more liquid, kneading well after each addition. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.