Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe (Pao de Queijo)

Name: Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe (Pao de Queijo)
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup olive oil or butter; 0.33333334326744 cup water; 0.33333334326744 cup milk or soy milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups tapioca flour; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 0.66666668653488 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 beaten eggs

Pao de queijo offers a tasty gluten-free and wheat-free bread option, perfect for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Enjoy them as is or complement them with marinara sauce. For added flavor, experiment with herb seasonings like Italian seasoning, or explore different cheese variations in place of Parmesan.

Total time40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield6 breads, 6

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a large saucepan, combine olive oil, water, milk, and salt. Place the saucepan over high heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then promptly remove it from the heat.
Incorporate tapioca flour and garlic, stirring until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency. Allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Blend cheese and eggs into the tapioca mixture until well combined. Note that the dough will have a chunky texture, resembling cottage cheese.
Place rounded balls of dough, approximately 1/4 cup in size, onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops attain a light golden brown color.
Serve immediately and savor the flavors!

Nutrition

Calories: 385 kcal
Fat Content: 23 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 555 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 71 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g