One of my guilty pleasures in life is Taco Bell. I know they aren't exactly "fantastic", but some of their creations just hit the spot on a frantic day of trying to do all your errands. These Gordita tortillas cost a fraction of the price, and are super easy to make at home. I made 8 wraps for less than the cost of one gordita itself, and frankly, I think it tastes better! You can see me make them here!
Homemade Flour Gorditas
Ingredients:
- 3 - 3 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 Cups Boiling Water
- 1 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp. Instant Yeast
Directions:
- Add 2 cups flour to mixing bowel with the boiling water. Mix on medium until smooth. Let sit about 30 min. before adding yeast. Dough should have a thinner consistency, like brownie batter.
- Add in remaining one cup flour, reserve 1/4 for if needed. Add yeast, salt, and oil. Mix until smooth and scrape side of the bowl halfway through.
- Add in last 1/4 cup of flour if dough is too thin and mix.
- Remove to a bowl and let proof for 1 hour.
- On a floured surface, turn dough out and divide into 8th.
- Dough should be very yielding.
- Roll dough into a ball with floured hands until you have a smooth ball. Cover with plastic wrap for 30 min.
- Start a non-stick pan on medium high heat.
- On floured surface, roll dough out to approx. 1/4 inch thickness.
- Place flattened dough directly on the pan. Dough will pillow like pita bread. Flip after you start seeing brown spots form on the under side.
- Once both sides are cooked and browned, stack it, and go to the next.
Great with taco fillings, sour cream, and cheese!!