Melt the butter in the water

• Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
• Add the butter and stir until fully melted.

Make the dough

• Place the flour, baking powder and salt in the food processor and pulse to combine.
• Pour in the hot water and butter mixture.
• Process for about 30 to 60 seconds, until the dough is soft and smooth.

Shape and rest the dough balls

• Shape the dough into about 15 small balls.
• Cover with a moist paper towel and let rest for 10 minutes.

Roll out the gorditas

• Roll each ball into a circle about 4 inches wide with a rolling pin.

Cook on the comal

• Place on a hot comal or pan and let them puff up, then flip.
• Cook about 2 minutes on each side.

Make the pocket and stuff

• While still hot, cut into each gordita with a knife to make a pocket.
• Stuff with beans, eggs, cheese, meat or your favorite fillings.