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Serves
8 (2 tortillas each)
Author Notes
Baleadas (pronounced bal-e-a-das) are the quintessential cheap, street food in Honduras. This recipe is very traditional, simple and crazy delicious. You can dress it up with scrambled eggs, avocado and/or chiles. —Vegetarianized.com
Ingredients
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3 cups
flour
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1 cup
warm water
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1
eggs
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 cup
canola oil
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3 cups
refried beans
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1/2 cup
Mexican crema
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4 ounces
cotija cheese
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1-2 splashes
thin hot sauce
Directions
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Combine the flour, water, egg, salt and oil in a large bowl. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until it’s completely mixed and not sticky.
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Form into 16 balls, cover and let rest 20 minutes. Then with each ball, stretch or roll into 6-8" tortilla.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, coat with cooking spray and cook each tortilla until browned on both sides, about one minute total. Stack the tortillas on a plate to keep them warm and soft.
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To assemble, smear 2 Tbsp beans over the tortilla. Add 1 Tbsp crema, 1/2 oz cheese and a dash or two of hot sauce
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