Chalupa Supreme Recipe (Taco Bell Copycat)

Step 1

First mix all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) together.

Step 2

Then Add in oil and mix it in the dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough using milk. Add 3/4 cup milk at one go. Add the remaining 1/4 cup as required.

Step 4

If you need a little more liquid to knead the dough, you can use water.

Step 5

Keep kneading till it all comes together and dough feels soft

Step 6

Cut it into 8 equal parts.

Step 7

Then roll each part between both palms to make a ball. Roll out each ball using a rolling pin into a 7-8 inch (diameter) disc.

Step 8

Punch some holes with fork. This will ensure that the chalupa does not puff a lot while frying.

Step 9

Oil should not be more than 2 inches deep. Heat oil over medium flame.

Step 10

When the oil is ready, slowly slide the rolled-out disc in the oil.

Step 11

The disc will rise up on the oil and will puff up slightly.

Step 12

With a pair of tongs, pick up the disc and flip it to the other side.

Step 13

Immediately, pinch up a side of the disc with tongs and gently fold it in half. Cook this half side for 30 seconds .

Step 14

Flip and cook the other half for another 1 minute till both sides are golden and crunchy.

Step 15

To serve chalupas place a piece of fried bread on a plate and top withthe refried beans, guacamole, pica de Gallo , chopped lettuce , cheese , olives and sour cream or any other desired toppings.

Step 16

Eat and enjoy!