Pupusas

Ingredients:

• 4 C masa harina
• 2 tsp salt
• 3 C cold water
• 1 C grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 C refried beans – warm
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil – for frying

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the masa harina and salt  – (alternatively, you can use a stand mixer – *see Notes below)
2. Add the water and use your hands to mix until the dough comes together with a clay-like texture
3. Let rest, uncovered for 15 minutes
4. Meanwhile, heat up refried beans until they are very hot, then allow them to cool a bit and set aside – you want them warm when you go to fill the pupusas
5. Fill a small bowl with water and a bit of oil and set near your work station – you’ll wet your fingers with the mixture as you work to keep the dough from sticking to your hands
6. Take a golf ball-sized portion of dough and roll into a ball, then flatten into an even round
7. Fill the dough round with 1 tsp refried beans and 1 tsp mozzarella cheese
8. Fold the dough over the filling until it’s completely sealed
9. Pat out the ball between your hands until flat – if the pupusa cracks, patch it with a bit of dough and a little oil
10. Repeat with the remaining ingredients
11. Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat
12. Brush with vegetable oil, then place 2 – 3 pupusas on the pan and cook for 2 – 4 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown
13. Flip and cook on the other side for 2 – 4 minutes more, until golden brown and warmed through
14. Repeat with the remaining pupusas

Notes: