Sopes

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the masa and water together into a smooth consistency for about 3 to 5 minutes.
2. 2
   If working in large amounts cover bowl with a damp towel to keep from drying out.
3. 3
   Take a piece of the dough about the side of a cue ball, and roll into a firm ball.
4. 4
   In a tortilla press or with a hard flat book or cutting board, line with 2 pieces of plastic.
5. 5
   Place masa ball in the middle and apply pressure until ball pushes out to 4 to 5-inch diameter.
6. 6
   (if edges of patty are cracked deeply the dough maybe too dry or if the patty does not remove from the plastic easily the dough maybe too moist.)
7. 7
   Heat a cast iron pan to very hot.
8. 8
   Place masa patty on pan without any oil, brown on both sides, approximately 1 minute on each side.
9. 9
   Remove and let cool.
10. 10
    While still warm, remove the center of the dough, and form the edges up, making a hollow tart like shell.
11. 11
    Heat 1-inch of canola oil to 350 degrees F. Add sope shells to oil and cook on both sides until crispy and golden brown.
12. 12
    Hold warm for service.