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Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
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Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

40 minServes 20Nutri-Score D€
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what you need

Ingredients

20 people
  • vegetable oilPantry240 ml
  • milkDairy240 ml
  • eggsDairy3 pieces
  • mozzarella (grated)Dairy100 g
  • parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy50 g
  • tapioca starchPantry360 g
  • saltSpices15 g

per serving

Nutrition

132kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
7 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Heat the liquids

    • In a saucepan, combine the vegetable oil, milk and salt.
    • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from the heat.
    Step 1
  2. Make the dough

    • Pour the hot liquid over the tapioca starch in a bowl and mix well.
    • Let it cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
    • Stir in the grated mozzarella and parmesan until you get a sticky, smooth dough.
    Step 2
  3. Shape the breads

    • Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
    • With oiled hands, roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray, spaced apart.
    Step 3
  4. Bake

    • Bake at 200 °C until puffed and golden.
    Step 4