Here’s a recipe for Sweet Mexican Pancakes, known as Gorditas de Azúcar. These are thick, soft, sweet griddle cakes often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack with coffee or hot chocolate.
🇲🇽 Sweet Mexican Pancakes (Gorditas de Azúcar)
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min
🍳 Cook Time: 20 min
🍽️ Makes: 8–10 gorditas
🧂 Ingredients:
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2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional but traditional)
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1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup (120ml) milk (room temperature)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Extra flour for dusting
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Butter or oil for greasing the pan
🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Sugar
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Baking powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
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Ground cinnamon
Make sure everything is well combined.
2. Add Butter
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Add the softened butter into the dry ingredients.
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Use your hands, a pastry cutter, or a fork to incorporate the butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
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In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix with the milk and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the wet mixture to the flour/butter mixture.
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Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Don’t overmix.
💡 The dough should be soft but not too sticky. If it’s too sticky, add a bit of flour; if too dry, add a splash of milk.
4. Shape the Gorditas
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Dust your hands and a clean surface with flour.
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Take a portion of dough (about the size of a golf ball) and roll it into a ball.
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Flatten it gently into a thick disc, about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick and 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) wide.
💡 They should be thicker than regular pancakes—more like a thick cookie or biscuit.
5. Cook on a Griddle or Skillet
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Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
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Cook the gorditas for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
🔥 Tip: Don’t rush the heat—medium-low ensures the inside cooks before the outside burns.
6. Serve Warm
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Serve warm, plain or with butter, jam, condensed milk, or cajeta (Mexican caramel).
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Optional: Sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar for a treat!
📌 Variations:
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Add orange or lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
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Some versions include a bit of anise seed or grated piloncillo for deeper flavor.
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Can be made with whole wheat flour for a more rustic taste.
🧊 Storage:
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Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
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Reheat on a skillet or microwave before serving.
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They can also be frozen for up to a month.