Baleada

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt (for tortillas)
• 2 tbsp lard or oil, 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 cup refried red beans
• 1/2 cup Honduran crema (or sour cream)
• 1 cup crumbled queso duro (or feta)
• 2 eggs, scrambled (optional)
• 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Steps

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and lard into a crumbly mixture, then knead in warm water until a smooth, soft dough forms; rest 15 minutes.
2. Divide into balls, roll out into thick flour tortillas, and cook on a dry hot griddle until lightly browned with a few puffed spots, about 1-2 minutes per side.
3. Spread each warm tortilla with refried beans, drizzle with crema, and scatter with crumbled cheese.
4. Add scrambled egg and avocado if using, then fold in half.
5. Serve warm.