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This yummy Latin Cheese Bread (almojabanas) is gluten free and delicious. Perfect to serve as rolls during dinner and as appetizers for a party or brunch. Originally from Colombia.
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Latin Cheese Bread (Almojabanas)

This yummy Latin Cheese Bread (almojabanas) is gluten free and delicious. Perfect to serve as rolls during dinner and as appetizers for a party or brunch. Originally from Colombia
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Colombian
Keyword almojabanas, colombian bread, gluten free bread, gluten free rolls, latin cheese bread
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 22 rolls
Calories 100kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Semi-Soft salted Cheese grated (Asadero, latin, cheese for frying or Jack cheese)
  • 1 Egg lightly beaten
  • 6 oz Pre-Cooked Cornmeal Flour such as P.A.N
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or more
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter melted
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • Warm water if needed
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
  • In a bowl, add the cornmeal, egg, cheese, salt, butter and baking powder. Mix with your hands until combined
  • If mixture seems a bit dry, add 2 tablespoons of warm water. If dough still seems to dry, add some more
  • Make little bowls of dough, the size of a tablespoon
  • Place balls on the baking sheets with a bit of separation
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned
  • Remove from oven and serve warm
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You may also use Feta cheese

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 49mg | Vitamin A: 145IU | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 0.4mg