Oven-Baked Sopes

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   Whisk together masa harina, Parmesan cheese, if using, baking powder, and salt in bowl.

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   Stir in 2 1/2 cups hot water until mixture forms soft dough.

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   Let stand 5 minutes.

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   Stir egg, then oil, into dough.

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   Roll 1/4 cup dough into ball.

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   Press into 3-inch disk on prepared baking sheet, pinching together any cracked edges.

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   Press indentation in center of disk using small drinking glass, then shape 1/2-inch edge around indentation with your fingers.

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    Repeat with remaining dough.

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    Bake 10 minutes, or until sopes begin to look dry.

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    Sprinkle each indentation with 2 tsp.

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    grated Monterey Jack cheese.

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    Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes more, or until cheese has melted.

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    Top with Zucchini-Corn Filling or Pico de Gallo.

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