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Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe

Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini cheese breads 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Transfer dough to a bowl or stand mixer. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in grated cheese until smooth.
  4. Bake: Spoon batter into mini muffin tin. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  5. 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