Vegan Colombian Cheese Bread with Oat Milk

Why I Love Colombian Vegan Colombian Cheese Bread with Oat Milk

From the hearty ranches of Texas to the mountainous terrains of South America, food has always been a universal language that people from all cultures love and appreciate. Today, I invite you to experience the delightful fusion of a traditional Colombian staple translated to modern, plant-based cuisine – the Vegan Colombian Cheese Bread with Oat Milk.

A Gourmet Journey Across Borders

Growing up, my memories are rich with the flavors of my native Texas cuisine – hearty meat-centric meals, spicy Tex-Mex influences, and an abundance of love and family on every plate. But as a food lover, I have always been curious to explore different gastronomic horizons. Every now and then, I like to step outside these flour-dusted Texan footprints to experience what other parts of the globe have to offer. That’s how I stumbled upon this recipe – a nod to the traditional Colombian cheese bread or ‘pandebono.

Marrying Tradition with Innovation

The original recipe for Colombian cheese bread is a glutinous delight – soft, cheesy, and subtly sweet. Yet, I departed from tradition and introduced a vegan twist, removing cheese from the equation and replacing it with a mixture of nutritional yeast and tapioca and potato starches. I removed traditional milk, and in its place, oat milk adds a unique flavor and supports a more ethical and environmentally friendly form of cooking.

What I love most about this Vegan Colombian Cheese Bread with Oat Milk recipe is how small adjustments can create an entirely new and refreshing experience while still honoring traditional nuances. The ingredients list includes:

• 1 cup Tapioca Starch
• 3/4 cup Potato Starch
• 1/4 cup Coconut Flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 cup Oat Milk
• 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Ground Chia Seeds
• 6 tablespoons Water

My inspiration behind this particular creation stems from an admiration for renowned chef José Andrés and his masterful ability to create authentic and extraordinary meals with a touch of modernism. While not exclusively vegan, his innovation in the kitchen has inspired me to explore beyond the comforts of my familiar culinary borders.

The Vegan Colombian Cheese Bread with Oat Milk is more than just a recipe—it’s a love letter to the past that simultaneously embraces the future of food. It’s an adventure of flavors baked into a bite-sized wonder. Here’s to countless more culinary adventures—together.

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