Arepas

Description
10 Servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cup corn flour for arepas
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ½ cup grated white cheese
 * 2 cup cool water (or more if needed)
 * 6 tsp butter: 4 at the beginning and 2 at the end

Directions

 * 1) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, butter and white cheese. If you add salt or milk to the mixture your arepas will be too dry.
 * 2) Stir in water to make a firm dough.
 * 3) Let it rest for 5 minutes.
 * 4) Divide the dough into 10 pieces and form each piece into a ball.
 * 5) Flatten the ball: the thickness of the arepa shouldn't exceed 2 cm.
 * 6) Oil a griddle very lightly and warm it over medium-high heat.
 * 7) Cook the arepas on the griddle for 5-10 minutes on each side.
 * 8) Rub butter on each side of the arepas, forming a very thin layer, and then sprinkle the salt on top