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Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread)

Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread)

A Colombia snack. Ready in about 49 minutes. Difficulty: medium.

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Ingredients

How many people?

− 5 people +

Changed from 4 to 5 people · Back to 4

  • 1 ½ cups cornmeal
  • 3 ¾ cups queso fresco
  • 1 ¼ cups mozzarella
  • 2 ½ tbsp butter
  • 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup + 1 tbsp milk
Spices & seasonings (1): salt
  • ¼ tsp salt

How to make it

Steps in our own plain words.

  1. Turn the oven on to 400° F.

  2. Mix your masarepa and cheese in a food processor.

  3. Add the remaining ingredients.

  4. Mix well.

  5. Divide into 8 equal-size portions.

  6. Shape into a ball.

  7. Place on a greased sheet pan.

  8. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until they are golden.

  9. Serve warm.

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Recipe from TheMealDB, adapted from the original. Steps rewritten in our own words. Times are estimates.