How to Make Arepas

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 cup Corn masa flour, instant
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Shortening

• Liquids

  • 2 cup Water

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place water, salt and shortening in a large bowl. Slowly add flour, mixing well after each addition with a spoon.
• Once almost all flour is added, start mixing dough by hand until dough is just combined.
• Cover arepa dough with a moist towel and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Scoop out a 6 oz. portion of arepa dough, roll into a ball, and flatten into a 4 ½ inch in diameter and ¾ inch thick arepa.
• Test to see if dough is the right consistency by placing the arepa in the palm of your hand and then flip your hand over. If the arepa sticks for a second or two, and then falls off, the dough is the perfect consistency. If it falls off quickly, add a bit more water. If it doesn’t fall at all and sticks to your hand, add more arepa flour.
• Repeat step 5 with the remaining dough.
• On a griddle or cast iron skillet, set to medium-high heat (about 400-450 degrees), place 1 tablespoon of butter or shortening. Once griddle is heated, add arepas.
• Cook each arepa for 3 minutes or until they begin to brown, flip, and cook for an additional 3 minutes on the other side.
• After all arepas have been seared on both sides, place them on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
• Slice arepas in half and stuff with your favorite fillings. Enjoy!