Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g) tapioca flour
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat Wet Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, vegetable oil, and salt. Heat over medium heat until it just starts to boil. Remove from heat.
3. Mix in Tapioca Flour: Gradually add the tapioca flour to the hot liquid, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the dough becomes thick and sticky.
4. Cool Slightly: Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, so it’s not too hot to touch.
5. Incorporate Cheese and Eggs: Add the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses to the dough and mix well. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. The dough will be sticky and stretchy.
6. Shape Dough: Use a spoon or your hands (lightly oiled or wet) to form 1-inch balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese bread balls are puffed up and golden on top.
8. Serve: Enjoy warm as a snack or side dish. They’re perfect with coffee or tea!