Gorditas from the Villa

Name: Gorditas from the Villa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 cups masa mix for tamales; 3/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla essence; 1/4 cups water; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Lorenza Ávila

This delicious recipe is typical in Mexico City. They are called gorditas de la villa because their origin comes from the surroundings of the Villa de Guadalupe. They are also known as gorditas de atrio, as they are very popular nowadays at the exits of churches, adorned with colored tissue paper.

The Gorditas are made with masa for tamales and a hint of sugar. They are cooked on the griddle, giving them a slightly burnt flavor that makes them delicious.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 21-08-2018

Preparation

20 mins

5 mins

Low

On a clean surface, form a mound with the masa for tamales, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and water; knead until a homogeneous mixture is obtained, then add the lard and knead only until integrated. Form small balls of dough and flatten them with your hands. Cook on a griddle over medium heat for 5 minutes until they puff up slightly. Let cool. Wrap in colored tissue paper and serve.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

317

kcal

15.85%

Carbohydrate, by difference

58.3

19.43%

Protein

5.4

10.8%

Total lipid (fat)

6.1

9.38%

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