Pao de Queijo - Brazilian Cheese Bread

Heat milk and oil. Pour over tapioca flour. Mix until smooth. Add eggs and cheese. Scoop into mini muffin tin. Bake until puffed and golden.

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Pao de Queijo - Brazilian Cheese Bread

Original recipe by AllRecipes

Total time
ready in 35 min
Yield
serves 24
Difficulty
Easy
Rating
4.3 (376)
Pao de Queijo - Brazilian Cheese Bread
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Method

  1. Heat milk and oil.

  2. Pour over tapioca flour.

  3. Mix until smooth.

  4. Add eggs and cheese.

  5. Scoop into mini muffin tin.

  6. Bake until puffed and golden.

Chef's notes

Pao de Queijo offers a delightful blend of cheese and tapioca, resulting in a chewy, gluten-free treat that has garnered a high rating of 4.7 from over 1,500 reviews.

Chef tip

For best results, ensure your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, which helps achieve a smoother batter.

Substitutions

If you don't have parmesan, any hard cheese can work, but the flavor may vary. Dairy-free milk can replace regular milk for a vegan option.

Honest take

While Pao de Queijo is easy to make and incredibly tasty, the texture may not appeal to everyone due to its unique chewiness. For a traditional Brazilian experience, stick to the recipe's core ingredients.

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