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Authentic Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

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Make this easy Pão de Queijo recipe for naturally gluten free Brazilian cheese bread. These bites are crispy outside and wonderfully chewy inside, perfect for snacks or appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups tapioca flour (tapioca starch)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, vegetable oil, and salt. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  3. In a large bowl, place the tapioca flour. Pour the hot milk mixture over the flour and mix well with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Let this cool for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs to the cooled dough one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. The dough will become looser.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese until the dough is uniform and cheesy.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into small balls. Place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the Brazilian cheese bread puffs up and the exterior is golden brown.
  8. Serve warm to experience the best chewy texture.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use a combination of cheeses. Parmesan adds flavor, and mozzarella adds stretch.
  • If your dough seems too sticky to roll, chill it for 15 minutes before shaping.
  • This naturally gluten free cheese bread freezes well. Freeze the raw dough balls, then bake them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
  • To mimic the Texas de Brazil Cheese Bread texture, ensure you use high-quality tapioca flour.

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