Arepas con Honey

Ingredientes

• 1 cup pre-cooked cornmeal (Masarepa – white o yellow) 🌽
• 0.5 cup warm water o leche 🥛
• 0.5 tsp sal 🧂
• 1 tbsp mantequilla, melted 🧈
• 1 tbsp sugar *(opcional, para a sweeter touch)* 🍚
• 1 tbsp vegetable o coco oil (para cooking) 🫒
• Manuka honey (o any raw honey) para drizzling 🍯

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Mix the Dough:
2. 2In a bowl, combine cornmeal, sal, melted mantequilla, y sugar (if using). Slowly pour in the warm water o leche, mixing until you have a soft, pliable dough. Let the dough rest para 5 minutes to hydrate. 🌿✨
3. 32️⃣ Shape the Arepas:
4. 4Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into ½-inch thick discs. Make sure they’re evenly shaped para the best texture! 🥙
5. 53️⃣ cocina the Arepas:
6. 6calienta a pan o griddle over fuego medio y add the oil. Place the arepas on the griddle y cocina para 4-5 minutes per side, pressing gently con a spatula. They should turn golden brown con a crispy exterior. 🔥
7. 74️⃣ Add the Sweet Touch:
8. 8Once the arepas are warm y crisp, drizzle generously con Manuka honey. Let the earthy sweetness elevate the buttery, savory notes de the arepas. 🍯✨
9. 95️⃣ sirve & disfruta:
10. 10sirve the arepas warm con your choice de toppings—extra mantequilla, queso, o fresco fruit make excellent pairings. Perfect para breakfast o as a sweet afternoon snack! 😋☕