Gorditas de Frijoles con Queso (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups maseca
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups warm water
• Avocado oil
• Frijoles (refried beans)
• Queso (cheese)

Instructions:

1. Mix 2 cups maseca, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 cups warm water to form masa. Adjust water if needed to prevent cracking.
2. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes, then let it rest for 15 minutes covered with a towel.
3. Form masa balls and pat them down to create gordita shapes.
4. Heat avocado oil on a comal and cook the gorditas until they develop a good color and puff up in the center.
5. Fill the gorditas with frijoles and queso or any desired filling.