Ingredients 3 lbs of all-purpose flour 3 tbsp of salt 2 sticks of margarine or 1 � sticks of butter at room temperature 3 cups of boiling water for every 3 lbs of flour Procedure: - Mix boiling water, flour, and margarine in large bowl. - Kneed mix to make dough. Add flour as needed. The dough is ready when it doesn't stick to your hands anymore. - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm draft free place for 8-10 hours. - Make 25-30 balls with 2-3 inches in diameter. - Flatten each ball with your hand and give it a circular shape with a thickness of approximately �". You have make an "arepa". - Pour oil into a deep frying pan to a depth of about �" to 1". Heat oil to 350�F. - Fry the "arepas", a few at a time, in the oil. Using metal spoon, pour hot oil over the "arepas". - As the "arepa" turns golden brown and puff up, turn over to cook the other side. - Remove "arepa" and drain on paper towel.
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