Mama Maggie's Kitchen

0 In a large bowl, add masa harina, baking powder, salt.
1 Mix and add half the water.
2 Continue mixing.
3 Add 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil.
4 Mix again and gradually add the remaining water until a soft dough forms.
5 The dough will resemble wet sand.
6 Cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes.
7 With wet hands, roll out 6 masa balls the size of a baseball.
8 Gently pat the balls to form the gorditas.
9 If the edges crack, smooth out by rubbing water over the ends.
10 Place on a plate and cover while you form the rest of the gorditas.
Frying Method:
11 Heat ¼ cup oil in a skillet.
12 Fry the gorditas for 2 minutes on each side.
13 Set on a paper towel to drain any excess fat.
Griddle Method:
14 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on a griddle. 
20 Cook gordita for 2 minutes on each side.
15 Using a serrated knife, cut in half to make a pocket.
16 Add fillings.
17 Enjoy.