Mexican Sopes

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 1/2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup shortening, melted
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• combine masa harina, flour, and salt in a bowl. stir water and egg into the masa mixture; add melted shortening and mix well to form dough.
• gently knead dough until moist but retains shape; transfer to a bowl, cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• divide chilled dough into 15 portions. roll 1 portion of dough into a ball, while keeping remaining dough covered to prevent it from drying. on a lightly floured work surface, pat ball into a 3-inch round. pinch along the edges of the round to make a ridge. repeat with remaining dough portions.
• pour enough oil into a skillet to be about 1/2-inch deep; heat to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). fry a couple shells in hot oil at a time until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per side. remove sopes from oil using a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel. add more oil as needed and reheat between batches.