Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread
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Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread
Description
The recipe for Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread begins by heating milk, vegetable oil, and salt until the mixture bubbles slightly. Tapioca flour is gradually stirred in until it forms a shiny dough ball. The dough is transferred to a mixer bowl and beaten until smooth and cooled somewhat. Beaten egg is then slowly added and incorporated, followed by grated Parmesan cheese. The resultant dough is sticky and similar in texture to batter.
Using a cookie scoop, dough balls are formed and placed spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Baking at 400°F for about 20 minutes produces small, golden cheese puffs with a chewy tapioca texture and a rich, cheesy flavor from the Parmesan. The baking time ensures they are cooked through and slightly crisp on the outside.
Brazilian Cheese Bread is traditionally served warm. It is a popular gluten-free snack or side bread alternative. The recipe notes that the raw dough balls can be frozen for future baking, but once baked, the bread itself is not suitable for freezing. Serving them fresh from the oven retains their soft, slightly airy texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk whole
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 2 ½ cups tapioca flour
- 1 egg large, beaten
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400'F.
- In a saucepan mix milk, oil, and salt on medium heat until the mixture starts to gently bubble. Remove from stove.
- Slowly mix in the flour in ¼ increments until the mixture comes together like a ball. The mixture will be somewhat shiny.
- Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand up mixer, and using a paddle attachment beat on medium until the dough becomes smooths and cools down a bit.
- Add the beaten egg slowly, and continue to beat until well combined.
- Next, add the cheese and beat until the mixture is fully combined.
- The dough will be a bit sticky, an similar to the consistency of batter.
- Using a cookie scoop, make balls and place them about 1 " apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. *
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until they begin to turn golden.
- Remove from oven. Enjoy while they are still warm.
Notes
- The raw dough balls can be frozen for later baking, but do not freeze the baked cheese bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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