Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
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Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
Description
Brazilian Cheese Bread uses tapioca flour to achieve its distinctive chewy texture, while eggs and olive oil enrich the batter before baking. The blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses adds a balanced cheesy taste with some sharpness and creaminess. Baking mini muffins until puffed and lightly browned creates a golden crust that contrasts with the soft interior. The bread is naturally gluten-free, relying on tapioca rather than wheat flour.
Pão de Queijo is often enjoyed warm, straight from the oven, perfect for snacking or alongside coffee. Its size and texture make it easy to serve as finger food or breakfast accompaniment.
Tapioca flour is a key ingredient available in many Asian grocery stores and some supermarkets or online, essential for authentic texture.
Ingredients
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) tapioca flour or tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup (50 g) cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (50 g) mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Generously grease a mini muffin tin. Place all the ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is well blended. This will yield about 2 cups of batter.
- Transfer the batter into the mini muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack for a few minutes. Enjoy while warm, or save for reheating later.
Notes
- Tapioca flour is essential for the unique chewy texture and is available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.
- Bake mini breads in a greased mini muffin tin and enjoy warm for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20knots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 20bread | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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