golden arepas

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add the water and salt, until the salt dissolves.
Slowly add the white corn flour and mix with a wooden spoon. Eventually, you will mix with your hands as you keep adding white corn flour. You do not want the dough to stick to your hands. If it is too dry, add more water. If it is too wet, add more flour. Usually it is equal parts water and white corn flour.
Make a ball of dough with your hands and with your hand start molding the flour to make a saucer shape the size of the palm of your hand, about ¼ inch thick. If it cracks on the sides, you may need to add more water.
Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Add the seared arepas onto the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until they puff up and more golden.
Slice the arepas and fill them with your favorite filling. This could be scrambled eggs or carnitas.