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Gorditas de Azúcar y Nata

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Gorditas de Azúcar y Nata are sweet, thick cakes traditionally enjoyed as a treat during celebrations and family gatherings. Their delightful combination of sugar and cream makes them a beloved snack, often paired with coffee or hot chocolate. Today, these gorditas are enjoyed not just in Mexico but also by communities around the world, celebrating their rich cultural heritage.

MexicanMXdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

In a bowl, sift the all-purpose flour.

2

Add sugar, salt, and baking powder, and mix with hands.

3

Add vegetable shortening in cubes and mix until it resembles sand.

4

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5

Add a touch of vanilla extract for flavor.

6

Gradually add warm milk, mixing until a well-integrated dough forms.

7

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

8

Form balls of approximately 40 grams each.

9

Press the balls using a tortilla press between two plastic sheets to shape them into oval gorditas.

10

Heat a comal on high for 2 minutes, then lower the heat.

11

Cook the gorditas on the comal for 2 minutes on each side until golden.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlmixing spoonbaking sheetparchment paperoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Sugar and Cream Gorditas
Local Name: Gorditas de Azúcar y Nata

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