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Gorditas de Piloncillo (Sweet Fried Masa Cakes)

Ingredients:

3 oz. grated piloncillo or brown sugar
4 oz. grated jack cheese
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated cinnamon
1 pound fresh masa, or 1 2/3 cups masa harina mixed with 1 1/2 cups hot water
2 cups canola or vegetable shortening, for frying

Directions:

1. Combine the piloncillo, cheese and canela (cinnamon) in a bowl and knead in the masa until well distributed. Add a bit of water if it feels too dry or a little masa harina if it's too sticky.

2. Shape the dough into 12 even balls. Place enough oil, or shortening in a heavy pot to reach a depth of at least 2 inches and heat to about 365º F.

3. While the oil heats up, cut the sides and top off of a heavy plastic storage bag. Lay the bag on a flat surface, flatten the dough ball inside of plastic, with your hand, to about 2½ to 3 inches across. Slide them into the hot oil and bathe them with a stainless steel spoon, so they are covered with oil at all times. Turn and cook until both sides are golden and make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Drain on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm.

Note: You can keep them warm for 20 minutes (before powdered sugar) in a 250-degree oven. Masa cakes must be eaten soon after made, otherwise they will get soggy and lose their crispy texture.

Quick Mexican Chocolate Sauce

1 3-oz disc Mexican chocolate (Abuelita Brand)
1/4 cup milk
pinch of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a microwave safe bowl, soften the chocolate disc in the microwave for 1 minute. Remove from microwave, add the milk, cinnamon and vanilla and whisk until smooth. The Mexican chocolate has a coarse texture compared to American chocolate.

Other recipes by Sonia:

Mexican Red Rice
Buñuelos
Cheesy Chorizo Bread
Pork Chile Colorado
Frijoles Borrachos con Chorizo
Pork Chile Verde
Lemon Pepper Chicken Fajitas
Simply Seasoned Shrimp
Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Chip Chimichangas

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Tags: Abuelita Chocolate, Chocolate, Corn, Dessert, Maseca, brown sugar, gorditas, piloncillo

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Comment by Sonia Mendez Garcia on March 29, 2012 at 10:39am: Wish I could, but they have to be eaten soon after they are made!!! When can I expect you?? Ha ha ha!!!

Comment by Jorge on March 29, 2012 at 10:36am: Can you ship me some of these gorditas??? Hee hee