pão de queijo (brazilian cheese bread)
Pão de Queijo is a popular Brazilian snack food, served day and night, that originated in the state of Minas Gerais. This cheese-filled bread is made with tapioca flour instead of wheat flour. Not only does the tapioca flour give the breads their classic texture, it makes the breads suitable for those following a gluten-free diet.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
Makes 30
Ingredients
- 1 pound tapioca starch, also called finely ground tapioca flour such as bob’s red mill
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup canola or soybean oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium eggs
- 8 ounces queijo minas or shredded parmesan, mozzarella or provolone cheese
How To Make pão de queijo (brazilian cheese bread)
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 375F. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 2Place the milk, oil and salt in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
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Step 3Once boiling, remove the liquid from the stovetop and pour it over the flour using a wooden spoon to thoroughly mix it.
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Step 4Allow the dough to cool to room temperature and add the eggs, one at a time mixing them into the dough until soft.
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Step 5Add in the cheese while working it into the dough with your hands
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Step 6Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls.
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Step 7Place the balls on a cookie sheet with space in between them, and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until slightly browned on top.
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