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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.

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 100 kcal
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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper

  3. In a bowl, add the cornmeal, egg, cheese, salt, butter and baking powder. Mix with your hands until combined

  4. If mixture seems a bit dry, add 2 tablespoons of warm water. If dough still seems to dry, add some more
  5. Make little bowls of dough, the size of a tablespoon
  6. Place balls on the baking sheets with a bit of separation
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned

  8. Remove from oven and serve warm

  9. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You may also use Feta cheese

Nutrition Facts
Latin Cheese Bread (Almojabanas)
Amount Per Serving (1 roll)
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 352mg15%
Potassium 49mg1%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.