Pupusas

Ingredients

• 1 cup of corn flour
• Salt
• 3/4 cup of water
• .80 ounces of refried beans, cooked
• 1 cup of Quesillo or Mozzarella cheese
• Oil

Directions

Dough

1. Combine the corn flour with the water.
2. Mix thoroughly for two minutes until you form a soft dough.
3. If dough feels dry, add teaspoons of water (one by one).
   

Tortillas

1. Take a golf ball-sized portion of dough and roll into a ball, then flatten into an even round.
2. Fill the dough round with one tablespoon of refried beeans and one tablespoon of mozzarella cheese.
3. Fold the dough over the filling until it is completely sealed.
4. Pat out the ball between your hands until flat.
5. Patch the Pupusa with a bit of dough and a little oil if it cracks.
6. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
   

To Cook

1. Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat.
2. Brush with oil and place 2-3 Pupusas on the pan.
3. Cook for 2-4 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Flip and cook on the other side for 2-4 minutes more until golden brown.
5. Repeat

-Katie Aubin, Tasty Team

Source — Tasty Team
Prepared by Alexandra Duran Chicas
Louisiana Anthology
June 5, 2020