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Prep time
20 minutes
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Cook time
40 minutes
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Serves
10+
Author Notes
Hey there, fellow foodies! If you're looking for an authentic Brazilian pão de queijo recipe, then you've come to the right place. As a proud Brazilian, I can assure you that this recipe is 100% genuine and not influenced by any American twists like cheddar cheese. We take our pão de queijo very seriously, and we don't mess around with the recipe!
Now, I know what you're thinking. "How hard can it be to make cheesy bread?" Well, my friend, let me tell you that pão de queijo is not your average cheesy bread. It's a savory, chewy, and downright addictive snack that will have you reaching for more. And the best part? It's gluten-free!
So, put on some Brazilian tunes, grab a Caipirinha, and let's get to baking some pão de queijo that will make you feel like you're sipping coffee at a sidewalk café in Rio de Janeiro. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! —Luana Paiva
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Ingredients
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2 cups
mozarella cheese, shredded - or if you want 100% authentic use "canastra cheese"
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1/2 cup
parmesan cheese, shredded
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4 tablespoons
vegetable oil
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1 cup
whole milk
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2 cups
tapioca (cassava) starch
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1/2 cup
tapioca flour
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1
egg
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salt
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350F.
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In a mixing bowl, mix your milk and vegetable oil. In a deep pan, bring them to an "almost" boil.
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Mix your tapioca flour, starch (cassava starch), and a handful of salt in a separate mixing bowl.
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In a slow process, mix the warm milk and oil mixture with the dry ingredients. Slowly pour the warm mixture until it forms a dough-like mixture. Let it cool, and get ready to use your hands.
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With your hands, mix everything well, including the flour and starch. When the dough is cooled, add the egg. Remix everything—with your hands. At this point, the dough will feel like silk.
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Now, add your cheeses to the mixture. Again, with your hands, mix everything well. Fold the dough and make sure all the cheese is well incorporated into everything.
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Here is the fun part: Use your hands to make 2 balls and place them on a baking tray. Leave space between each ball so the bread grows easily.
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Bake the pão de queijo in the oven for 30-45 minutes. It's ready when it's golden brown on top. Ultimately, it should have a crunchy exterior and a cheesy and gooey interior.
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