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Brazilian Cheese Breads Pão de Queijo
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Start these cheese breads by preheating the oven to 200 °C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set out a mixing bowl and spatula.
- 2
In a saucepan, heat the milk with sunflower oil and salt just below boiling point. The mixture should be hot but must not boil.
- 3
Pour the tapioca starch into a large bowl and add the hot milk mixture. Stir with a spatula until you get a smooth, sticky dough, then let it cool for about 5 minutes so it is not too hot for the eggs.
- 4
Mix in the eggs one by one, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then add the grated Parmesan and mozzarella and knead into a smooth, thick, slightly sticky dough. Season with a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
Baking
- 5
Lightly grease your hands with oil or water to prevent sticking. Shape the dough into balls about 3-4 cm in diameter and arrange them with some space on the prepared tray. They will puff up a bit as they bake.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven at 200 °C, until the breads puff up, turn golden on top, and are lightly firm on the bottom. Do not overbake, they should stay moist and cheesy inside.
Serving
- 7
Serve while still warm, when they are at their crispiest outside and the cheese is beautifully melty. They pair perfectly with coffee, homemade lemonade, or as a small savory snack throughout the day.
More tips:
You can freeze the dough or shaped balls. Bake them straight from the freezer 2-3 minutes longer without thawing.
For a stronger cheese flavor, use more Parmesan and less mozzarella, or swap some mozzarella for semi-hard cheese.
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