Description
Learn how to make delicious Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) that is gluten-free and bursting with cheesy goodness. These mini cheese breads are perfect as a snack or alongside your favorite meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups tapioca flour
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (or a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- Prepare Dough: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Add tapioca flour, stirring until smooth. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer dough to a bowl or stand mixer. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in grated cheese until smooth.
- Bake: Spoon batter into mini muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Brazilian Cheese Bread is best fresh but can be frozen and reheated.
- Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bread
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
