Name: Almojábanas (Colombian Cheese Bread)
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1 cup (150 g) pre-cooked cornmeal (For making arepas); 2 tbsp white granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp salt, or to taste, depending on how salty is your cheese; 4 cups (400 g) cuajada, queso fresco, or Colombian white cheese, grated; 1 large egg, beaten and at room temperature; Milk, as needed, about 5-6 tbsp

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1 cup (150 g) pre-cooked cornmeal (For making arepas)
2 tbsp white granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt, or to taste, depending on how salty is your cheese
4 cups (400 g) cuajada, queso fresco, or Colombian white cheese, grated
1 large egg, beaten and at room temperature
Milk, as needed, about 5-6 tbsp

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Instructions

Pre-heat oven at 450ºF (232ºC).
In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Then add the grated cheese and mix well. Now, add the beaten egg and start kneading with your hands. Finally, add a tbsp of milk at a time until you get a smooth dough.
Divide dough into 10-12 equal portions, shape the almojábanas into small discs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool for a few minutes and serve warm.