Directions

1Mix the flour and cornmeal, the yeast and half a tablespoon of salt.

2Add the shortening and water to the mix. Stir it until you get a consistent dough.

3Divide the dough into 12 portions and form circles with them. You can use a manual tortilla machine to form the circles more easily.

4Put enough oil in a pan to dip your gorditas.

5Heat the pan over medium heat.

6Cook and fry each of the gorditas on both sides until they are well browned.

7Place each gordita into a dish with napkins to remove the excess fat.

8Use a knife to open the gorditas by the edge.

9Fill each gordita with your favorite Mexican stew.

10You can accompany each gordita with grated cheese or ground cheese.