Basic Arepa Dough

Arepas freeze well if frozen while still warm. Freeze in layers separated by plastic wrap. To reheat, preheat oven to 350°F, wrap in foil and heat for 10 minutes.

Jerry G. | March 26th, 2024

Recipe of Venezuela

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
2	cups	Masa flour
1	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
3	cups	Water » boiling	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
15 Minutes	15 Minutes	30 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Masa flour and salt.

2. Add water, stir with a wooden spoon to make a soft dough.

3. Let stand for 5 minutes, then knead for 3 minutes.

4. Oil or wet hands lightly and shape dough into balls.

5. Place between 2 pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and flatten into a circle; shape the edges to form a smooth disc.

6. Place on a cookie sheet and bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes.

7. Tap the Arepa lightly, if it sounds hollow, it's done.

8. Split open, add butter and serve hot.

Submitted by Jerry G. | March 26th, 2024 See all of Jerry G.'s Recipes.

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@Maria G. \| January 6th, 2025
I'm quite familiar with Latin American cuisine, but arepas have always been a bit of a mystery to me. This recipe was a fantastic introduction. I gave it a 4

@Alessia R. \| April 9th, 2024
It's an interesting texture and flavor, different from Italian bread but in a good way. I gave it a 3

@Ava W. \| April 3rd, 2024
I never heard of arepas before, but this recipe caught my eye. I stuffed mine with pulled pork and avocado, delicious! I gave it a 4

@Camila G. \| March 30th, 2024
As a Colombian, I have a deep love for arepas, though ours are a bit different. This style is good, really good. I gave it a 4

@Dionne P. \| March 28th, 2024
Making Arepas is like a ritual in my house, we grow up with this flavor in our mouths. I usually cook them on a griddle, but baking worked. Nothing beats the taste of arepas made on a budare. I gave it a 4

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