Venezuelan Arepas

Directions

1. 1Heat the oil on a large skillet (the oil should be 1 centimeter deep in the pan)
2. 2Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the liter of water slowly, kneading together until the liquid is absorbed. Add the rest of the water and mix very well, in a span of approximately 5 minutes.
3. 3Form the dough into balls about half the size of an orange, and flatten in your hands until it becomes a disc shape approximately 1 centimeter thick.
4. 4Fry on medium-high heat in very hot oil, flipping only once until golden, approximately 5 minutes on each side.
5. 5Place the fried arepas onto paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
6. 6Split each arepa open with a knife to form a pocket and spoon in your choice of filling while still hot.