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Honduran Baleadas

Honduran baleadas are thick, soft tortillas made from a homemade dough, cooked on a grill, then filled with refried beans, avocado, queso fresco, and crema.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Latin American, South American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup warm water more as needed
  • 2 cups refried beans homemade or canned
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • ½ cup crema or sour cream

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, stir together flour and salt. Crack in the egg, pour in vegetable oil, then whisk gently while adding warm water until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Transfer dough to a floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding a bit more flour if sticky.
  3. Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 20 minutes to relax the gluten.
  4. On a lightly floured board, press each ball into a 6–7-inch circle with a rolling pin.
  5. Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high. Cook each tortilla 1–2 minutes per side, until golden spots appear.
  6. In a small saucepan, heat refried beans over low, stirring occasionally until creamy and hot.
  7. Place a tortilla on a plate, spread a generous layer of beans, then top with avocado slices, queso fresco, and a dollop of crema.
  8. Fold in half or enjoy open-faced, garnished with cilantro or hot sauce.
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