Gorditas Infladas: how only 3 ingredients create these traditional Mexican puffed corn pockets

The gorditas infladas are those small puffed corn pockets that form naturally during cooking, creating a kind of edible balloon. This traditional Mexican recipe requires only three basic ingredients: masa harina, water, and salt. Their secret lies in a precise cooking technique that allows steam to make them puff up instantly.

In traditional Mexican kitchens, a fascinating culinary phenomenon occurs…