Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)

Pao de queijo are yummy, fragrant, and easy to make. These cheese-flavored breads use tapioca flour instead of wheat flour, so they're gluten free.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2 cups tapioca flour
• 0.33333334326744 cup water
• 0.66666668653488 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup olive oil or butter
• 0.33333334326744 cup milk or soy milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine olive oil, water, milk, and salt in a large saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from the heat.

Step 3

Stir in tapioca flour and garlic, stirring until smooth. Set aside to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Stir cheese and eggs into tapioca mixture until combined; the dough will be chunky, like cottage cheese.

Step 5

Drop dough by 1/4 cup-size balls onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.