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Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)
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7 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 35MINS

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)

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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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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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Arthur Paz de Souza at SideChef
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35MINS

Total Time

$0.68

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
12
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Tapioca Starch
450 g
Tapioca Starch
around 3.5 cups, measure by weight for accuracy
Whole Milk
240 mL
Whole Milk
Vegetable Oil
120 mL
Vegetable Oil
Large Egg
2
Large Eggs
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
85 g
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Grated Parmesan Cheese
150 g
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
1 tsp
Salt

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
305
Fat
15.5 g
Protein
7.1 g
Carbs
36.0 g
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Arthur Paz de Souza at SideChef
Hi, I'm Arthur! Craving Brazilian food? Look no more! Tons of amazing flavors coming your way!
https://www.sidechef.com/

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 (450 g) and Salt (1 tsp). Set aside.
step 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the Whole Milk (240 mL) and Vegetable Oil (120 mL).
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 (85 g), Grated Parmesan Cheese (150 g), 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.
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