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Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a mini muffin tin with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
    Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, oil, and salt over medium heat until it just starts to boil. Remove from the heat immediately.
    Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
  • Add the tapioca flour to the saucepan and stir until the mixture is smooth and the flour is fully incorporated. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
    Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
  • Add the egg to the tapioca mixture, mixing well until the dough is smooth and the egg is fully incorporated.
  • Fold in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • With oiled hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them in the greased mini muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese breads puff up and turn light golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.
    Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 69kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 122mg (5%) Sugar: 0.2g

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.