Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread
Brazilian cheese rolls are a distinctive, gluten-free snack made with cassava (tapioca) flour for a unique taste and texture.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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In a pot, combine milk, salt, vegetable oil, and butter; bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
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Stir tapioca flour into the hot liquid until incorporated.
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Mix in the eggs and cheese until well combined.
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Cool the dough mixture for 15 to 30 minutes.
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With tapioca-floured hands, shape the dough into golf-ball-sized portions and place them on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the rolls are puffed and golden. Serve warm.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
328 kcal
Carbohydrate:
32 g
Cholesterol:
80 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
6 g
Saturated Fat:
8 g
Sodium:
243 mg
Sugar:
3 g
Fat:
20 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g