Homemade Sopes Recipe
Thick homemade sopes made with masa harina, warm water, and salt, cooked on a comal and shaped with raised edges for toppings.
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Servings: 14 sopes
Ingredients
- 2 c Maseca masa harina
- 1 ½ c warm water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, warm water, and salt.
- Mix until a soft, smooth dough forms.
- The dough should feel similar to playdough. It should not be too dry or too wet.
- If the dough cracks when pressed, add a small amount of warm water.
- If the dough feels sticky, add a small amount of masa harina.
Step 2: Divide the Dough
- Divide the dough into 12 even pieces.
- Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
Step 3: Flatten the Dough
- Place one dough ball between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Flatten the dough into a patty approximately ¼ inch thick using a tortilla press, rolling pin, or the bottom of a heavy pan.
- Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
Step 4: Cook the Sopes
- Heat a comal, griddle, or flattop over medium-high heat.
- Place the flattened dough patties on the hot surface.
- Cook each sope for approximately 1 minute per side, or until lightly golden spots begin to appear.
Step 5: Shape the Borders
- Remove each cooked sope from the comal and place it on a clean tea towel.
- While still warm, carefully use your thumb and pointer finger to pinch around the edges, forming a raised border.
- Continue around each sope until a rim is formed.
Step 6: Cool
- Allow the shaped sopes to cool completely before serving or storing.
Step 7: Serve
- Serve the sopes warm with desired toppings, such as refried beans, shredded meat, salsa, lettuce, crema, queso fresco, avocado, or pickled onions.
Notes
This Homemade Sopes Recipe is naturally gluten-free when made with pure masa harina, water, and salt. To keep the recipe gluten-free, confirm that the masa harina is certified gluten-free and has not been cross-contaminated during processing. Use clean utensils, parchment paper, and cooking surfaces that have not come into contact with wheat or gluten-containing ingredients. Also verify that all toppings, such as beans, meats, sauces, crema, and cheese, are gluten-free before serving.