Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe (Pao de Queijo)

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor while being lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

tapioca flour

Tapioca flour is essential for texture.

Put 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan and heat until it boils.

Once boiling, turn off the heat and add 500 grams of sweet tapioca starch while mixing with a wooden spoon.

Continue mixing until the mixture cools enough to handle with hands.

Incorporate 3 large eggs into the dough, whisking them first if desired.

Knead the dough until all the cheese is incorporated, resulting in a sticky but manageable dough.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them one inch apart.

Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 25 minutes until golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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