Arepas Enriched with Eggs and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups of water
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 1/2 cups of grated white cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups of arepa flour Harina P.A.N.

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, add the liquid ingredients: lightly beaten eggs, water, and melted butter. Mix with a whisk. Add the grated white cheese and combine.

2. 2

   Gradually add the arepa flour, and mix with a fork, with your hands, or with a Danish mixer.

3. 3

   Knead with your hands and make sure the dough is smooth. Let rest for five minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat the griddle or budare over medium-high heat, and make dough balls. The size of the balls will depend on how big you want your arepas.

5. 5

   Shape the dough balls into arepas with the palms of your hands.

6. 6

   Place the arepas on the griddle or budare, and cook for 8-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Lower the heat to medium, flip the arepas over, and cook for 6-7 more minutes.

8. 8

   Serve hot, slice them, add butter and fill with grated white cheese, or shredded Gouda cheese.