Arepa

Ingredients

• 2.4 cups corn flour for arepas
• 1.2 tsp salt
• 0.6 cup white cheese

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and white cheese.
2. Stir in enough water to make a firm, slightly moist dough.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 5 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 10 pieces and form each piece into a ball.
5. Flatten the ball slightly.
6. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
7. Oil a griddle very lightly and warm it over medium heat.
8. Cook the arepas on the griddle for about 5 minutes on each side, until a golden brown crust forms.
9. Transfer the arepas to a baking sheet.
10. Bake 20–25 minutes, turning them several times as they bake.
11. Serve immediately, with cheese, ham and black beans.