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Close-up of two golden-brown Gorditas de Nata on a wooden surface

Homemade Mexican Gorditas de Nata Recipe

Gorditas de Nata are a soft, pillowy Mexican sweet treat traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack alongside coffee or hot chocolate
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 gorditas
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rolling pin
  • 1 Round cookie cutter or a glass
  • 1 Non-stick griddle or large skillet
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup  nata  or heavy cream as a substitute
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup  sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter  for greasing the griddle

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the nata (or heavy cream), egg, vanilla extract, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
    A mixing bowl filled with smooth, fluffy dough prepared for baking
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    A stainless steel bowl filled with flour, ready to be mixed for a recipe.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
    Hands kneading dough on a floured surface during preparation
  • Shape the Gorditas: Dust a clean surface with flour. Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (or a glass) to cut circles about 3 inches in diameter.
    Flat, circular dough pieces sprinkled with flour, prepared for cooking
  • Preheat the Griddle: Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.
    Golden-brown Gordita de Nata cooking on a hot griddle with melted butter
  • Cook the Gorditas: Place the dough circles onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they’re golden brown and puffed up.
    Several golden-brown Gorditas de Nata cooking on a griddle
  • Serve: Serve warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a drizzle of honey, or your favorite jam.
    stack of three golden-brown Gorditas de Nata on a plate, dusted with powdered sugar

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Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 75mg
Keyword BreakfastRecipes, EasyRecipes, MexicanCuisine, SnackIdeas