Authentic Oblea Recipe Colombia, South America

When it comes to favorite afternoon snacks, the Americans have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and the Colombians have oblea — a pair of large round wafers usually 20 cm (8") in diameter and only 1 mm thick, typically filled with arequipe (caramel sauce) which makes for a sweet, crunchy sandwich. Other popular fillings include mora (blackberry sauce), condensed milk, and shredded cheese. The oblea dough can be made with only wheat flour and water, although sugar, eggs, milk, and butter may also be used. The obleas are cooked in a special machine which resembles a waffle maker, but industrial versions are widely available. When the obleas cool down, the filling is spread or sprinkled on top of one oblea which is then covered with another oblea to make a sandwich. Obleas are most commonly bought from street vendors as a snack and can be found in most big cities in Colombia, particularly in Bogotá, Medellín, and Barranquilla where they offer a ... Read more