Maseca Directions Recipes

Steps:

• mix thoroughly for about 2 minutes to form soft dough. If dough feels dry add more water one tablespoon at a time.
• Divide into (16) equal balls.
• cover with damp cloth to keep dough moist.
• line a tortilla press with two sheets of thick plastic wrap.
• place ball between plastic wrap and press until tortilla measures 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
• Carefully peel off plastic wrap.
• Preheat ungreased griddle,skillet or comal on medium high heat.
• Cook tortillas one at a time for 50 seconds.
• turn then cook the second side for another 50 seconds.
• cover tortillas with cloth napkin to keep soft and warm.

Steps:

• Whisk masa harina and salt together; stir enough water into mixture until dough is smooth and holds together. Form dough into 2-inch balls. Flatten each ball to a 1/2-inch thick circle.
• Heat oil to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) in a deep-fryer or large saucepan.
• Fry dough in the hot oil until sopes are just lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side. Remove sopes with tongs and place on a paper towel-lined plate; cool just until sopes can be handled. Pinch the edges of each sope together forming little 'boats'. Return to hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.