Masa for Arepas

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Yield: 2 pounds

Method

  1. Place water, yogurt, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to dissolve the salt.

  2. Add 1 cup of masa to the mixture and stir with a spoon. Add the remaining masa and mix it well. As the dough thickens, you will need to begin working the dough with your hands.

  3. The dough is ready to shape into arepas when it is firm and no longer very sticky.

Ingredients

5 cups Water, warm

1 cup Yogurt

1 Tbsp. Salt

5 cups Masa for tamales

This recipe and video were produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service,
thanks to the generous support of the International Olive Council.