Oven-Baked Sopes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Whisk together masa harina, Parmesan cheese, if using, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
4. 4
   Stir in 2 1/2 cups hot water until mixture forms soft dough.
5. 5
   Let stand 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir egg, then oil, into dough.
7. 7
   Roll 1/4 cup dough into ball.
8. 8
   Press into 3-inch disk on prepared baking sheet, pinching together any cracked edges.
9. 9
   Press indentation in center of disk using small drinking glass, then shape 1/2-inch edge around indentation with your fingers.
10. 10
    Repeat with remaining dough.
11. 11
    Bake 10 minutes, or until sopes begin to look dry.
12. 12
    Sprinkle each indentation with 2 tsp.
13. 13
    grated Monterey Jack cheese.
14. 14
    Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes more, or until cheese has melted.
15. 15
    Top with Zucchini-Corn Filling or Pico de Gallo.