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Nutritional Values

🔥140kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑6gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Almojábanas

How to order / say it
Say it Almojábanas — [al-moh-HAH-bah-nahs]
Order I'd like some Almojábanas, please.
Locally Quisiera unas Almojábanas, por favor.
Say locally

Small, soft bread rolls made with cheese and cornmeal.

Why try it?

These bread rolls are part of daily life, served at breakfast or as snacks, embodying the simplicity and comfort of local cuisine.

How it tastes

Soft and cheesy with a slight crispy exterior, exuding a warm aroma of baked cheese — perfect with fresh coffee.

Origin & History — first documented: 1670

Introduced by Spanish settlers in the 17th century, this recipe was adapted with local ingredients, becoming a tea-time favorite.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g cornmeal
  • 🥛 200 g cheese
  • 🥛 200 ml milk
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🧂 1 tsp baking powder
  • 🥛 50 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Mix cornmeal with cheese, eggs, and milk.
  2. 2 Add baking powder and knead into dough.
  3. 3 Shape dough into balls and bake until golden.

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