Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Pao de Queijo is delicious cheesy bread that you'll love. Perfect to make for family and friends.
Servings: 8
Calories: 211kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk (68g)
- ¼ cup water (68g)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (60g) + 1 TB for hands
- 2 cups tapioca flour (250g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozarella (120g)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425°F.
- In a small pot over high heat, add the milk, water, and oil. Heat this until it bubbles, for about 1 minute.
- In a big bowl, add the flour, salt, and the hot liquids. Mix until all the flour is combined. Then add the egg and mix. After, add the cheese, and combine until you have a gooey mix.
- Grease your hands. Take about ¼ cup of the bread dough and roll it into a ball, and place it in a tray. You can also use an ice cream scoop to make the balls.
- Bake for 24 minutes. Serve immediately, buen provecho.
Notes
- Shaping the bread. I gave these a round shape, but you can also give them a more cylindrical shape. Just use the same amount of dough.
- Dough. Once you place the dough on the tray, it will look like it’s spreading. Don’t worry, because the dough will rise once it starts baking.
- Serving. This can be served as a breakfast bread with coffee. My favorite way is to serve it with a salsa de guayaba as a snack or appetizer.
- Storing. You always want to store this bread in a ziplock bag or any tight container. This bread can last you 2 days fresh; after that, it starts getting hard.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 25mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
