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Colombian almojabanas

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Category: Doughs and breads

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 00:30

Dish: Appetizer

Quantity: 6

Country: Colombia

Ingredients

  • 100 g. of precooked corn flour
  • 240 g. crumbled fresh cheese
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 50 ml. milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make It

Step 1: We begin the preparation of our almojábanas, to do this, preheat the oven to 220 ºC / 396 ºF, then, in a bowl add the precooked corn flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and stir, then add the cheese and mix well until a dough is formed, add the beaten egg and continue kneading, then add the milk and knead again until a homogeneous dough is obtained.

Step 1: How To Make Colombian almojabanas

Step 2: Take a portion of the dough and shape it into a ball, then flatten it a little and place it on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, repeat this step until all the dough is used up.

Step 2: How To Make Colombian almojabanas

Step 3: Llevamos para el horno y cocinamos por entre 15 y 20 minutos (o hasta ver que tomen color dorado) luego apartamos del horno y ya tenemos listas nuestras riquísimas almojábanas.

Step 3: How To Make Colombian almojabanas

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Preguntas y respuestas

What can I use instead of fresh cheese if I don't have it available?

If you don't have fresh cheese, you can use curd, cottage cheese or ricotta. Be sure to adjust the amount of salt if you use a saltier cheese.

Is it necessary to use baking powder?

Yes, the baking powder helps make the dough fluffy and light in texture.

How do I know when the almojábanas are ready in the oven?

The almojábanas are ready when they are golden in color and firm to the touch.

What can I do if the dough is too dry?

If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk, one tablespoon at a time until the dough has a homogeneous and manageable consistency.

Can I make the almojábanas in an air fryer?

Yes, place them in the basket of the air fryer and cook them at 180 ºC for about 10 to 12 minutes.

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