Basic Arepas

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Contents 1 Description 1.1 Ingredients 1.2 Directions 2 See also

[edit] Description

[edit] Ingredients

• 600ml/20fl.oz.. Warm water
• ½ teasp salt
• 450g/1lb masa harina flour
• oil for shallow frying

[edit] Directions

• Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6.

• Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and gradually add the warm water, mixing to form a stiff dough.
• Leave to stand for 5 minutes.

• Knead the dough for a couple of minutes then form into 8 balls.
• Flatten with the palm of your hand so they measure about 7.5cm/3-inches in diameter and are about 18mm/¾-inch thick.

• Heat a little oil in a large frying pan, add the arepas and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden, turning 3 or four times.

• Remove them from the pan and drain on kitchen paper then transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes.

[edit] See also