Easy Arepas Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups PAN corn flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
  2. Pour the water into a medium mixing bowl. Add the salt and whisk until the salt dissolves.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Transfer the arepas to a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the arepas and serve warm.