7 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 35MINS

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)

Name: Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)
Total time: PT2100.0S
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 450 gram Tapioca Starch; 1 cup Whole Milk; 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil; 2 Large Egg; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 teaspoon Salt

These little balls of chewy, cheesy goodness can be bought in every bakery across brazil. With a soft crust and tender interior, they are a perfect snack or breakfast. They may taste like they are a lot of work, but really the recipe is super easy and made with simple ingredients - there are no substitutions for the tapioca flour, but it can be found at most grocery stores in the Asian section.

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35MINS

Total Time

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Ingredients

Servings

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3 2/3 cups

Tapioca Starch

around 3.5 cups, measure by weight for accuracy

1 cup

Whole Milk

1/2 cup

Vegetable Oil

Large Eggs

1 cup

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1 1/2 cups

Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 tsp

Salt

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Author's Notes

Balls may be frozen on the baking sheet after step 7, then transferred to an airtight container and baked when desired - simply add 5-10 minutes onto the baking time.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

step 2

In a large bowl, whisk to combine the Tapioca Starch (3 2/3 cups) and Salt (1 tsp). Set aside.

step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the Whole Milk (1 cup) and Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup).

step 4

Add the hot milk/oil to the bowl with the tapioca and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until fully combined - it will be quite crumbly and gummy at this point. Let it cool to the touch.

step 5

To a mixing bowl, add Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup), Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 1/2 cups), and Large Eggs (2). Mix until combined.

step 6

Add the egg cheese mixture to the cooled dough and mix until everything is combined. Start with a wooden spoon, and then finish with your clean hands to really combine everything.

step 7

Form 2-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet 1-inch apart (they will spread, but not too much).

step 8

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are very lightly browned. Overcooking will result in a hard crust!

step 9

Serve warm.