pupusas de queso (cheese-stuffed tortillas)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• stir the masa harina and water together in a mixing bowl until smooth; knead well. cover bowl, and let the dough rest 5 to 10 minutes.
• shape the dough into eight, 2 inch diameter balls. on a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into 6 inch diameter round. sprinkle 1/4 cup queso fresco over each round. place a second tortilla over the cheese, and pinch the edges together to seal in the cheese.
• heat ungreased skillet over medium-high heat. place one tortilla into the skillet at a time, and cook until cheese melts and tortillas are lightly browned, about 2 minutes on each side.