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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are commonly served as a light snack or dinner throughout Mexico. They can be filled with your favorite toppings such as: beans, cheese, shredded pork, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream..etc They are also delicious with just a dallop of butter on them. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups masa harina (corn tortilla flour) |
3 tablespoons flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3/4 water |
1 egg, beaten |
1/4 cup shortening, melted |
vegetable oil for frying |
Directions:
1. In bowl combine masa harina, flour, salt. Stir in water and egg. Add melted shortening, mix well. Gently knead dough until its moist but holds its shape. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
2. Divide dough into 12-15 portions. Roll one portion of the dough into a ball (keep remaining dough covered to prevent drying out; if it dries out add a little water) On floured surface pat ball into 3 round and form a shell by pinching up the edges of the round to make a ridge. Repeat until dough is all done.
3. Pour oil into skillet about 1/2 deep. Heat to 365 degrees. Fry shells a couple at a time. About 1-2 minutes per side until crisp. Turning only once. Using slotted spoon remove shells from oil and place on paper towel to drain excess oil.
4. Note: They can be frozen after being fried. Let sopes cool then place them in a single layer airtight container. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. To re-heat place sopes on baking sheet and and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until heated through.
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