Honduran Baleadas
Honduras's favorite street food — a warm, thick flour tortilla folded over refried beans, tangy crema, and crumbly cheese. Simple, soft, and addictive.
Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min
Makes
6 baleadas
Why you'll love this recipe
Baleadas are Honduras in a fold — pillowy homemade tortillas wrapped around creamy beans and salty cheese. They come together from pantry staples and make a perfect quick breakfast, lunch, or snack.
Honduran Baleadas
40 min · 6 baleadas
Ingredients
Servings
6 baleadas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons oil or lard
- ¾ cup warm water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup refried red beans, warmed
- ½ cup Honduran crema (or sour cream)
- ½ cup crumbled queso seco
Instructions
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt, then work in the oil and warm water until a soft dough forms. Rest 20 minutes.
- Divide into 6 balls and roll each into a thin round tortilla.
- Cook on a dry hot comal or skillet about 1 minute per side, until puffed and spotted.
- Spread warm refried beans over half, add crema and cheese, fold, and serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
330
Calories
12g
Protein
44g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Frequently asked questions
- What goes inside a baleada?
- The classic is refried beans, crema, and crumbled cheese. Add scrambled egg, avocado, or grilled meat for a baleada especial.
- Can I use store-bought tortillas?
- Homemade thick flour tortillas are traditional and best, but large soft flour tortillas work in a pinch.
