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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
3 cups masa harina
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon salt
Oil for frying
*Toppings (see below for ideas)
Preparation:
Mix together masa, 2 cups of water and salt until a soft dough forms. Add in additional water by the tablespoonful if dough seems too dry. Knead on a lightly floured surface until all ingredients are well combined and dough is softened, about 5 minutes.
Make small balls out of the dough. 1-inch for small (think large marble,) 2-inch for regular size (think walnut,) 3-inch for large sopes (think golf ball.)
Press each ball by hand to about 1/2 inch thick. Or sandwich a ball between two pieces of parchment paper and press with a plate. Or you can roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut out with cookie or biscuit cutters.
Find a glass, or an object with a smaller diameter than the dough patties. The idea is to press the object into the sopes dough to flatten the center more while creating a raised edge. Do this through the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Fry in a 1/4 inch of hot oil on both sides until lighlty golden brown and cooked through.
Top and serve immediately.
Toppings can include cooked chicken, beef, shrimp. Cooked veggies, refried beans, salsa, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, green onions.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
3 cups masa harina
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon salt
Oil for frying
*Toppings (see below for ideas)
Preparation:
Mix together masa, 2 cups of water and salt until a soft dough forms. Add in additional water by the tablespoonful if dough seems too dry. Knead on a lightly floured surface until all ingredients are well combined and dough is softened, about 5 minutes.
Make small balls out of the dough. 1-inch for small (think large marble,) 2-inch for regular size (think walnut,) 3-inch for large sopes (think golf ball.)
Press each ball by hand to about 1/2 inch thick. Or sandwich a ball between two pieces of parchment paper and press with a plate. Or you can roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut out with cookie or biscuit cutters.
Find a glass, or an object with a smaller diameter than the dough patties. The idea is to press the object into the sopes dough to flatten the center more while creating a raised edge. Do this through the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Fry in a 1/4 inch of hot oil on both sides until lighlty golden brown and cooked through.
Top and serve immediately.
Toppings can include cooked chicken, beef, shrimp. Cooked veggies, refried beans, salsa, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream, green onions.
