Traditional Pão de Queijo
Traditional dish · Brazilian
Classic Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour, offering a delightful chewy interior and a slightly crisp exterior. Perfect as a snack or side.
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Ingredients
- Tapioca flour (sour)2 cups
- Milk1/2 cup
- Vegetable oil1/4 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Grated Parmesan cheese1/2 cup
- Grated Minas cheese (or mozzarella)1/2 cup
- Salt1 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet.
- 2
In a saucepan, heat milk, oil, and salt until just simmering. Pour this mixture over the tapioca flour in a large bowl and mix well until combined. Let it cool slightly.
- 3
Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until a smooth, sticky dough forms.
- 4
Stir in the grated cheeses until evenly distributed.
- 5
Roll the dough into small balls (about 1-inch diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet or in the mini muffin tin.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown.
