Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
Warm, crisp Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour, Parmesan, milk, butter, and eggs.
- 50 min
- 310 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Bread
- Gluten-free
- Side dish
Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.
Ingredients
For 6 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.
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Step 2:
Oil or butter a baking sheet and set aside.
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Step 3:
Heat the milk, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Step 4:
Remove from the heat and add the tapioca flour.
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Step 5:
Stir vigorously, then leave to cool a little.
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Step 6:
Pour the dough into a standing mixer and beat until cool, or use a wooden spoon and beat by hand.
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Step 7:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, waiting until each is completely incorporated before adding the next.
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Step 8:
When the dough is glossy and mixed, add the Parmesan.
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Step 9:
Beat again until mixed.
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Step 10:
Spoon the dough onto the baking sheet in 1 tbsp balls, 5cm apart.
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Step 11:
Bake for 30 mins until crisp and golden.
30 min -
Step 12:
Remove from the oven and eat while still warm.
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