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Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread

 A tasty treat made with tapioca flour, and Parmesan cheese. Authentic Brazilian cheese bread is just what you and your family needs for a weekday snack.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 ½ cups tapioca flour
  • 1 egg large, beaten
  • ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400'F.
  2. In a saucepan mix milk, oil, and salt on medium heat until the mixture starts to gently bubble. Remove from stove.
  3. Slowly mix in the flour  in ¼ increments until the mixture comes together like a ball. The mixture will be somewhat shiny.
  4. 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. 
  5. Add the beaten egg slowly, and continue to beat until well combined.
  6. Next, add the cheese and beat until the mixture is fully combined.
  7. The dough will be a bit sticky, an similar to the consistency of batter.
  8. Using a cookie scoop, make balls and place them about 1 " apart  on a parchment lined baking sheet. *
  9. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until they begin to turn golden. 
  10. Remove from oven. Enjoy while they are still warm.

Notes

  • You can freeze the raw dough balls, but don't freeze once baked!

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% 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.