- 2 ½ cups lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups PAN corn flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
- Pour the water into a medium mixing bowl. Add the salt and whisk until the salt dissolves.
- Add the corn flour to the water and stir it with a spoon or with your hands to form a dough. Set the dough aside for 5 minutes.
- Form arepas patties that are about 3-4 inches in diameter and about ½-inch thick by rolling the dough into balls and flattening them with your hands.
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the patties and cook 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Transfer the arepas to a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the arepas and serve warm.