Mexican Sopes
Serves: 3
Marley Adams
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
48
Sweetness
49
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Combine masa harina, flour, and salt in a bowl
2
Stir water and egg into the masa mixture; add melted shortening and mix well to form dough
3
Gently knead dough until moist but retains shape; transfer to a bowl, cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour
4
Divide chilled dough into 15 portions
5
Roll 1 portion of dough into a ball, while keeping remaining dough covered to prevent it from drying
6
On a lightly floured work surface, pat ball into a 3-inch round
7
Pinch along the edges of the round to make a ridge
8
Repeat with remaining dough portions
9
Pour enough oil into a skillet to be about 1/2-inch deep; heat to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C)
10
Fry a couple shells in hot oil at a time until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side
11
Remove sopes from oil using a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel
12
Add more oil as needed and reheat between batches