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Ballokume

🇦🇱 A dish from Albania

Ballokume, a dish from Albania
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Ballokume is an Albanian cookie originating in the city of Elbasan, which is popular throughout Albania and Albanian communities. It is traditionally eaten on Dita e Verës, an Albanian pagan holiday celebrated on 14 March.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientscorn flour, sugar, butter, eggs
🔥Cooking methodhand-whisked dough, baked
👅Flavour & stylesweet, crumbly, buttery, pale
🕒When it’s eatenfestive holiday treat

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Ballokume come from?
Ballokume is a dish that originated in Albania.
What is Ballokume?
Ballokume is an Albanian cookie originating in the city of Elbasan, which is popular throughout Albania and Albanian communities. It is traditionally eaten on Dita e Verës, an Albanian pagan holiday celebrated on 14 March.