Brazilian Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread)

Ingredients

• 250g tapioca flour
• 120ml milk
• 60ml oil
• 1 egg
• 100g grated cheese (parmesan or similar)
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Heat the milk, oil and salt until just boiling.
2. Pour over the tapioca flour and mix — it will be lumpy.
3. Let it cool slightly, then beat in the egg and cheese until smooth and sticky.
4. Roll into small balls with oiled hands.
5. Bake at 190C for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden.

Serving suggestions

• Best warm from the oven.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; freeze unbaked balls and bake from frozen.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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