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Brazilian CHEESY BREAD Recipe - aka Pão De Queijo - Easy Cheese Bread

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Giant Brazilian Cheese Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from the state of Minas Gerais, Pão de Queijo is a beloved Brazilian snack made with tapioca flour and cheese. Traditionally served warm, this cheesy bread is a staple in Brazilian households and is often enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack throughout the day. Its popularity has spread beyond Brazil, with variations appearing in many countries, appealing to cheese lovers everywhere.

BrazilianBRside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 cups tapioca starch
1 tsp salt

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

1

Boil 1 cup of whole milk together with 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.

2

In a mixer, combine 2 cups of tapioca starch and 1 tsp of salt.

3

Add 2 eggs to the mixer and mix until combined.

4

Throw in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and mix until smooth.

5

Use two spoons to form sticky dough into cheese balls.

6

Place the cheese balls on an oven tray lined with aluminum foil.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixeroven trayaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Pão de Queijo

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