How to make COLOMBIAN ALMOJABANAS | Colombian Cheese Bread

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Add 1 cup of corn flour to a mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.

Mix all the dry ingredients together using a whisk until well incorporated.

Add 400 grams (about 4 cups) of queso fresco to the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles sand and is not sticking together.

Add 1 large egg to the mixture and use your hands to incorporate it thoroughly.

Gradually add 6 tablespoons of fresh milk, mixing until the dough starts to stick together and form a ball.

Once the dough is formed, transfer it to a clean surface for shaping.

Divide the dough into 8 to 10 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly to form a dome shape.

Place the shaped almojábanas on a baking sheet lined with silicone or parchment paper, spacing them out.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes, checking for a golden color.

After baking, let the almojábanas cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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