Why do we love arepas so much?

This is just the traditional way that my family would make and enjoy them, she explains.

In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, starch, and baking powder.

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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the water.

Remove from the heat once hot, and add salt.

Let it cool slightly.

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Slowly add half of the hot, salted water into the dry ingredients until the dough is shaggy.

You may not need all of the water for this step.

Next, add the butter to the dough in small pieces.

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Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes on the counter.

Shape the dough into small, round disks.

In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the remaining butter.

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Cook on one side until golden brown for about 10 minutes, flip, and repeat.

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