Easy Mexican Sopes

Ingredients

• 3 cups masa harina
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups warm water , or as needed
• 1 quart oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk masa harina and salt together in a bowl. Stir in enough water until dough is smooth and holds together.

2. 2

   Form dough into twelve 2-inch balls. Place balls onto parchment paper and flatten to 1/2-inch thick circles.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

4. 4

   Working in batches, fry a few sopes at a time until lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer with tongs to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool just until they can be handled, 2 to 3 minutes. Pinch the edges of each sope together to form a little boat.

5. 5

   Return sopes to the hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels.