Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
48
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Ingredients for - Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

1. Tapioca starch (such as Bob's Red Mill®) - 4 cups
2. Water - 1 cup
3. Vegetable oil - ½ cup
4. Salt - 1 ½ tablespoons
5. Shredded Mexican cheese blend - 1 ¼ cups
6. Eggs - 3
7. Water, or as needed - 2 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Stage

Pour tapioca starch into a wide bowl.

3. Stage

Combine 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Slowly pour over the tapioca, mixing with a spoon until evenly combined. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

4. Stage

Stir Mexican cheese blend and eggs into the tapioca mixture. Knead dough until soft and sticky, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if dough seems dry.

5. Stage

Drop spoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.

6. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes.