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Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pão de Queijo)
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Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Pão de Queijo)

20 minServes 12Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • tapioca starchPantry200 g
  • Gruyère cheese (grated)Dairy150 g
  • milkDairy100 ml
  • vegetable oilPantry50 ml
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • garlic (clove, peeled)Produce1 piece
  • saltSpices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

123kcal

Carbs
15 g
Proteins
4 g
Fat
6 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Grate the cheese

    • Add the Gruyère and the garlic clove to the food processor.
    • Blitz until the cheese is finely grated.
    Step 1
  2. Make the dough

    • Add the tapioca starch, milk, oil and salt to the bowl and mix to a smooth dough.
    • Add the egg and the grated cheese and mix until fully combined.
    Step 2
  3. Shape the puffs

    • Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a lined baking tray, spaced apart.
    Step 3
  4. Bake

    • Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C until puffed up and golden, crunchy on the outside and gooey inside.
    Step 4