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Elbasan Ballokume

The Elbasan original, beaten with a wooden spoon over embers.

Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Total1 h
Serves12
DifficultyEasy
Per serving538 kcal
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AlbaniaDessertVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Corn flour4 cups
  • Butter300 g
  • Sugar2 cups
  • Eggs6
  • Baking powder1 tsp

Method

  1. BeatBeat the butter and sugar 15 minutes until white and fluffy.
  2. EggsAdd the eggs one by one.
  3. FoldWork in the corn flour to a thick paste.
  4. BakeSpoon into large rounds and bake at 170C for 25 to 28 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories538 kcal
Protein7.0 g
Carbohydrates75.0 g
Fat23.6 g
Fibre3.7 g
Sugar33.8 g
Sodium220 mg
Saturated fat13.7 g
Serving sizeabout 120 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Eggs.

Quick answers

How long does Elbasan Ballokume take to make?

About 1 h in total: 30 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Elbasan Ballokume?

About 538 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 120 g each.

Which allergens does Elbasan Ballokume contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Eggs. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Elbasan Ballokume from?

Elbasan Ballokume is a dessert from Albania. The Elbasan original, beaten with a wooden spoon over embers.

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