Arepas (L Am Corn Cakes) Gluten Free

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 127.1
  • Total Fat: 2.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.2 mg
  • Sodium: 195.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Arepas (L Am Corn Cakes) Gluten Free calories by ingredient


Introduction

Borrowed.

Simple to make "sandwich bun" for gluten free diets.
Borrowed.

Simple to make "sandwich bun" for gluten free diets.

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    *Masa, Maseca Brand, Instant, 1.25 cup
    Salt, .5 tsp
    Hot Water, 1 1/2 - 2 cup
    *Fiesta cheese blend, 0.33 cup
    Butter, unsalted, 1 tbsp melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Combine Masa and salt in medium bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of hot water. Dough should be smooth and moist but not sticky; add more water 1 TBS at a time if needed. Add cheese and butter. Knead until dough is consistency of smooth mashed potatoes.

Lightly grease or spray heavy skillet or griddle; heat over medium heat. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; flatten and pat dough into 4 " discs 1/2 inch thick. If dough cracks or is too dry, return to bowl and add additional water 1 TBS at a time.

Immediately place dough in a hot skillet. Cook 3-5 minutes per side or until browned in spots. Remove baking sheet.

Bake 15 minutes or until arepas sound hollow when tapped.

Serve warm.


Serving Size: Makes 6 corn cakes

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLACHETKA103145.