Arepas De Maiz (Corn Fritters, Sweet)

Arepas bring childhood memories... they are so extremely good. They can be served as a side dish or just as an appetizer.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups cornflour
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
•  salt
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 -3  cups warm water (or milk)

Directions

1. Mix all powder ingredients.
2. Add eggs and water or milk until mixture is creamy and sticks to spoon.
3. Let mixture cool for 2-3 hrs
4. Shape them as balls and fry in hot oil until golden.