Kenz
Culinary Explorer
have a taste of Brazil!
Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (240g) tapioca flour (also known as manioc flour or cassava flour)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) grated cheese (traditional choices include queijo minas, parmesan, or mozzarella)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- Heat the liquid ingredients:
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, vegetable oil, and salt. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Remove from heat.
- Mix in tapioca flour:
- Add the tapioca flour to the hot milk mixture. Stir until well combined. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
- Incorporate eggs and cheese:
- Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Stir in the grated cheese until evenly distributed.
- Fill the muffin tin:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and serve:
- Let them cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can mix in herbs like oregano or garlic powder.
- These cheese breads are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days or frozen for longer storage.
