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From the streets of El Salvador, these are masa 'cakes' with a filling that is fried. The usual fillings are meat or cheese but there is no reason why beans etc could not be used.

Pupusas

masa harina

water

mild cheese (or the fillng of your choice)

fresh cilantro, chopped

Mix the masa harina, water into a dough which is soft but not sticky. Be prepared to add more flour if necessary. If it is too dry, add more water.

To make a 3 inch round pupusa, take about half a cup of dough and roll it into a ball. flatten with your hand.

Put the filling in the centre [in this case, cheese, cilantro, salt and pepper].

Work the edges up over the filling and again form a ball, completely enclosing the filling.

Flatten each ball to about 1/4 inch or less and cook the pupusas on a hot, lightly oiled griddle for about 3 minutes per side, or until both sides are lightly browned.

This is such a fun recipe.. 
I've made it quite a few times and always forget to review it.
My only change has been, a Tablespoon of lard added to the dough. 
That really helps this from drying out. 
I think our favorite fillings have been refried beans and cheese. (It's easier just to serve the refried beans on the side.)
But we like just plain cheese with green onion too. 
It's really worth making curtido to serve with these! I really like, Recipe #207798
Just a small note - 
I find it helpful keeping a small bowl of oil & 
adding a bit at a time, to my hand when I shape these.
They might turn out funny looking if you never made Pupusas before.
No big deal. It also might be nice to have someone help you make these.
I always make a double batch now. I was sorry when I only made one batch. 
They are delicious! Along with the curtido, we like to serve this with hard tacos.
Can't get better then that, on a lazy Sunday. Making them again today. 
This time with diced jalapeno and jack cheese. (Hopefully I remember to snap a pic!)
Thanks for sharing the recipe! :)

Baleadas are a Honduran street food made up of a thick, homemade flour tortilla filled with re-fried beans and cheese.

Honduran Baleadas with Homemade Flour Tortillas

c flour

tsp baking powder

salt

- 1 ¼ c milk

¼ c butter, lard or oil, softened

sour cream

¼ c + 2 Tbsp milk

c re-fried black beans, warmed

Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking...

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.

Mix in ½ cup of milk or water.

Work in the liquid fat with your fingers...

Work in the liquid fat with your fingers until the dough comes together. Add more milk or water, a little at a time, as needed.

Turn the dough out onto your counter and...

Turn the dough out onto your counter and knead for 5-10 minutes, until you have a soft and smooth, but not sticky dough.

Cover the dough with a dish towel and...

Cover the dough with a dish towel and let rest for at least 30 minutes.

When you are ready to cook your tortillas,...

When you are ready to cook your tortillas, heat an ungreased griddle or skillet over medium heat.

Cut the dough into 8 equal portions and...

Cut the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball into an 8 ½ inch round, roughly ¼ inch thick. If your dough springs back on you, let it rest a little longer before continuing rolling.

Place rolled dough onto the preheated, dry skillet...

Place rolled dough onto the preheated, dry skillet and cook for 1 minute on each side, until lightly golden in spots and slightly puffy.

Once cooked, you can jump straight to making...

Once cooked, you can jump straight to making your baleada (filling and folding), or you can finish making all your tortillas before filling them.)

Continue with remaining dough, reducing the heat of...

Continue with remaining dough, reducing the heat of your skillet as necessary. Keep the finished tortillas warm and soft by wrapping in a clean tea towel.

Once all your tortillas are finished, make your...

Once all your tortillas are finished, make your baleadas!

Mix the milk with the sour cream, adding...

Mix the milk with the sour cream, adding a little at a time, until the cream is pour-able. Set aside.

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.

Place tortilla in the skillet and heat both...

Place tortilla in the skillet and heat both sides to soften.

Transfer the tortilla to a plate and spread...

Transfer the tortilla to a plate and spread the beans on one half (roughly ¼ c). Sprinkle with your grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 Tb) and drizzle with cream (roughly 1-2 tsp).

Fold the baleada in half.

Continue with remaining ingredients and serve warm!

Pan de coco is a dairy free coconut bread from Honduras.Often shaped as rolls, they are at home alongside a meal or alone as a snack. 

Pan de Coco (Honduran Coconut Bread)

sugar

active dry yeast

all-purpose flour

coconut milk

coconut oil

Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup of warm...

Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, place the flour,...

In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, sugar, salt, coconut milk, coconut oil, and yeast mixture.

Attach the bowl and the dough hook to...

Attach the bowl and the dough hook to your stand mixer. Mix at the lowest speed for 2 minutes, or until the dough clings to the hook and clears the sides of the bowl. You might need to help it along once or twice by pushing the flour down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. (If mixing by hand, use the instructions in the article above.)

Knead at this same speed for another 5...

Knead at this same speed for another 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It will be sticky to touch.

Lightly grease a large bowl, place the dough...

Lightly grease a large bowl, place the dough in it and turn the dough over once to grease the top. Cover with a towel and keep warm until the dough doubles, about 1 to 2 hours.

Place the dough on a floured surface and...

Place the dough on a floured surface and divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion between the palm of your hands and shape into rolls.

Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or two...

Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch square or round baking pans. Arrange rolls in prepared baking pan, cover with a towel and let them rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 20-25 minutes...

Preheat oven to 375F. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Let them cool in the pan for 5...

Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.

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