Gluten-Free Arepas Recipe | Alt-Baking Bootcamp | Well+Good

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain corn flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain corn flour is more nutritious, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier option, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean turkey is a healthier protein choice, while chicken thighs are often cheaper than other cuts.

Boil some water until it reaches a rolling boil.

Transfer the boiling water into a mason jar and add salt, stirring to dissolve.

Combine pre-cooked corn flour and starch in a bowl.

Add half of the boiling water to the flour mixture to create a shaggy dough.

Add softened butter to the dough and mix until well incorporated and smooth.

Adjust the dough texture by adding more water and starch as needed until it is smooth and not too wet.

Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Shape the rested dough into small discs, about 5-6 from the batch.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add remaining butter for crispy edges.

Place the discs in the pan, pressing them down gently, and cook for 10 minutes on one side.

Flip the arepas and cook for another 10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.

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