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How to make Pao de Queijo - Ananya's World Kitchen

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Cheesy Brazilian Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil, Pão de Queijo is a beloved snack made from tapioca flour and cheese. Traditionally enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack, these cheesy bread balls have become a staple in Brazilian cuisine. Today, they are popular worldwide, often served at parties and gatherings, showcasing the delightful combination of chewy texture and cheesy flavor.

BrazilianBRsnack
40 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 cup tapioca flour
3/4 cup cheese
1 egg

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is a good substitute.

1

Heat a saucepan and add 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of milk.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and bring the mixture to a boil.

3

Once boiling, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic, then switch off the heat.

4

Stir in 1/2 cup of tapioca flour until there are no lumps, creating a sticky dough.

5

Add 3/4 cup of cheese and 1 egg to the mixture and mix well.

6

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking tray.

7

Place the baking tray in a preheated oven at 170 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes.

8

Remove from the oven once done and enjoy the Brazilian cheese bread.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

saucepanbaking trayoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Pão de Queijo

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