I Made CHIPITA From Scratch For 15 Years And Here's My SECRET

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)—line two 13x18x1-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yuca starch, cornstarch, cornmeal, baking powder, cheese, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Add the softened butter and egg to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers to mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.

Mix in the remaining cheese until it’s well distributed.

Gradually add the milk or water, just enough to bring the dough together. Knead with your hands until the dough is homogeneous, smooth, and similar to play dough.

Pinch off small portions (about 10g each) and shape into small rings, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll into a log and join the ends to form a circle, pressing gently to seal them together.

Place the chipitas on the prepared baking sheets and bake for about 20 minutes or until crisp and golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.

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