Authentic Baleada Recipe Honduras, Central America

Often nicknamed the poor man's burrito, baleada consists of a thick flour tortilla that is first spread with mashed refried red beans, then sprinkled with Honduran hard, salty cheese (queso duro) and topped with a dollop or two of mantequilla crema, a form of salty Honduran sour cream. The tortilla is then folded in half, and baleada is ready to serve. Tortillas are typically made only with flour, salt, baking powder, oil, and some type of liquid, either water, milk, or coconut milk. Alternatively, tortilla recipes can include eggs, sugar, and butter instead of oil. Depending on the region and the type of ingredients added to the tortilla, baleadas can be classified into three different subgroups. Simple baleadas, as described earlier, can turn into special baleadas if you add scrambled eggs to the filling. The third subgroup is the super special baleadas. They are the type of baleadas that can have an almost unending list of additional ingredients — from vegetables ... Read more