* 250g Masa harina or fine Yellow cornmeal
* ½ level teaspoon of Sea salt
* 1 heaped teaspoon of Baking powder
* 350 ml very hot water
* Yellow cornmeal for rolling
* Vegetable oil for Frying

===Method===
* Add the Masa and Salt to a large bowl and make a well in the centre.
* Mix the Baking powder into the hot water and pour into the centre of the Masa.
* Using a spoon, fold the Masa into the water, once it begins to combine, Knead with your hands until a firm malleable Dough is produced.
* Divide the Dough into 12 balls, dust the work surface with cornmeal and roll each one out to about the size of a fried egg, leaving them quite thick.
* Heat a large Frying pan and add a few glugs of Oil
* Fill the pan with as many Gorditas as will fit and Fry for 3 minutes a side, turning once. They are ready to eat once they have Puffed up a little.

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