Classic Homemade Pupusas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup refried beans (could skip this).
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1 cup cheese, shredded.
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2 tablespoons butter or lard.
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2 cups masa harina.
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Oil for frying.
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1 to 2 cups hot water.
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional).
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
# Instructions:
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Stir together masa harina, seasoning, and salt. Pour the hot water in small amounts until it’s like moldable clay. Softened butter should be worked in at the end.
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Divide the dough into 12 chunks, making them the size of golf balls. Cover with a wet towel to keep them soft.
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Press each dough ball flat, place beans and cheese in the middle, fold the edges up, and gently press into disks about 3 inches wide.
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Warm oil on a griddle or pan. Fry each one for about 3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
# Notes:
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Wet hands to stop dough from sticking.
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Don’t flip until it’s crusty.
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Best to cook them as soon as you make them.