• Combine the flour, salt, and water. Quickly knead it by hand until the flour absorbed all the water. This usually takes less than a minute and should produce a heavy, non-sticky dough.

  Adjust the consistency with the help of more flour or water until you're happy.
  
• Divide the dough into 6 pieces and shape each portion in a ball. Softly press the dough between your hands to flatten it. Each arepa should be roughly 2cm / 0.75 in tall.
  

Pan-frying the Arepas

• Preheat a pan to medium high heat. Wipe a thin layer of oil on your pan with the help of a kitchen towel.
• Fry the arepas from each side until brown. Typically, this takes 5-8 minutes on each side.

Baking Arepas in the oven

• Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C. Gently coat the arepas with oil by using your hands to distribute it evenly.
• Bake the arepas for around 20 minutes or until turning brown.

Baking Arepas in a contact-grill

• Preheat the contact grill on medium-high setting. Gently coat the arepas with oil using your hands.
• Place the arepas on the contact crill and close the lid. Press the lid down slightly, to ensure full contact between the arepas and the grill. Enjoy the sizzling sound coming up. After around 5-8 minutes the arepas should have developed a