Sopes

Ingredientes

• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 1/2 cups water
• pinch salt (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Add masa harina and salt in a bowl and pour the water while combining everything with your hands.

2. 2

   Knead until a soft dough forms, this dough should have the texture of play dough, so if it stick to your hands add a little bit more flour. If it feels too crumbly, add more water.

3. 3

   --- Shape by hand ---

4. 4

   Slightly moisten your hands with water. Take a portion of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten the ball to make a patty.

5. 5

   Pass the dough from one hand to the other quickly while slapping it to flatten it until you have a disc about 3.5 inches (9cm) in circumference and 1/4 inch (0,65cm) thick.

6. 6

   --- With a tortilla press ---

7. 7

   Place the dough ball between two sheets of plastic and gently press to form a thick disc.

8. 8

   --- With a heavy dish ---

9. 9

   Use a heavy dish (a pie or casserole dish will do the trick) to slightly press the dough to make a thick tortilla.

10. 10

    --- Cook ---

11. 11

    Heat a griddle or a comal over medium-high heat. Place a sope on the hot griddle and cook for 1 minute, then flip it and cook for another minute or until dark spots appear.

12. 12

    --- Make the border ---

13. 13

    Remove a sope from the hot griddle and place it between a clean cloth napkin or paper towel.

14. 14

    Press gently, pinching between the thumb, index, and middle fingers to form a border of about half an inch (1.5cm).

15. 15

    As you finish each piece, place them onto a clean kitchen towel and let them cool completely.