Baleadas Recipe
Tortillas filled with beans, eggs, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla
Filling
Method
Tortilla preparation
Make the dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water and vegetable oil, kneading until you form a smooth dough. Let it rest for about 15 minutes.
Forming the tortillas
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a thin disk about 6 inches in diameter.
Cooking the tortillas
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
Filling preparation
Scramble the eggs
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper. In a non-stick skillet, cook the eggs over medium heat until set, stirring occasionally.
Assemble the baleadas
Spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla, add the scrambled eggs, and top with cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.