Soft Buttery Mexican Gorditas (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the starter
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30 g warm milk (30°C/86°F)
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5 g sugar (1 teaspoon)
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15 g all-purpose flour (1 tablespoon)
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5 g dry yeast (or 15 g fresh yeast)
→ For the dough
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370 g all-purpose flour, plus 70 g for dusting
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1 teaspoon salt
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8 g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
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200 g heavy cream (30% fat, or nata if available)
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25 g butter
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1 egg (65 g)
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70 g sugar
# How to Make It:
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Combine warm milk, sugar, flour, and dry yeast in a bowl. Stir well and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to activate.
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Whip heavy cream at high speed for 3-5 minutes until it separates into butter and whey. Add egg, sugar, melted cooled butter, salt, and vanilla sugar. Mix thoroughly with a spatula.
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Sift flour into a separate bowl. Add the whipped cream mixture and starter. Combine into a soft dough using a mixer or kneading by hand. Add minimal additional flour if too sticky, maintaining soft texture. Knead for approximately 5 minutes.
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Shape dough into a ball and place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Allow to rest in a warm environment until doubled in size, approximately 1.5-2 hours.
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Roll dough to 7 mm (¼ inch) thickness. Cut into 7-8 cm (2¾-3 inches) diameter circles using a cutter.
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Place cut circles on a lightly floured surface, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Heat an ungreased thick-bottomed frying pan over medium heat (level 5/9), then reduce to low heat (level 2/9). Place gorditas in the pan with space between them.
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Cook for 4-5 minutes on first side, flip and cook another 4-5 minutes on second side. Flip once more on each side for a total cooking time of 15-20 minutes. Test doneness by pressing the side gently - properly cooked gorditas won't stay flat or feel soft inside.
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Transfer cooked gorditas to a bowl and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm and soft.
# Handy Tips:
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Press gently on the side of the gordita to check doneness - if it stays flat and feels soft, it needs more cooking time.
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Keep heat low during cooking to prevent burning the outside while leaving the middle raw.