Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread)
Almojábanas
Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread) from Colombia.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted. Native name preserved: Almojábanas.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread) is listed as side from Colombia. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
8 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Cornmeal296 ml
- Queso fresco710 ml
- Mozzarella237 ml
- Butter30 ml
- Baking powder4.9 ml
- Salt1.2 ml
- Egg2
- Milk59 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Mix the masarepa and cheese in a food processor.
Step 2
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide into 8 equal-size portions and shape into a ball.
Step 3
Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden. Serve warm.
30 min
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 530 kcal
- Protein
- 25.9 g
- Carbs
- 27.8 g
- Fat
- 35.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 18.1 g
- Fibre
- 3.9 g
- Sugar
- 6.5 g
- Sodium
- 634 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Milk
- Eggs
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 11 November.
Substitutions
butter → olive-oil
Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)
Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread) take?
40 min all in — 10 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Blender, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¼ tsp.
What can I use instead?
butter → olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.