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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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Arthur Paz de Souza at SideChef
Hi, I'm Arthur! Craving Brazilian food? Look no more! Tons of amazing flavors coming your way!
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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.
35MINS
Total Time
$0.68
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
US / Metric
Tapioca Starch
3 2/3 cups
Tapioca Starch
around 3.5 cups, measure by weight for accuracy
Whole Milk
1 cup
Whole Milk
Vegetable Oil
1/2 cup
Vegetable Oil
Large Egg
2
Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 1/2 cups
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
313
Fat
15.7 g
Protein
7.2 g
Carbs
37.7 g
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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 InstructionsHide images
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 Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown 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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Breakfast
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Latin American
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