Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo Recipe)
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Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo Recipe)
Description
This recipe for Brazilian Cheese Bread uses tapioca flour as the base, which gives the breads their signature chewy texture and slight elasticity. Milk, eggs, and vegetable oil combine for moisture and richness, while sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses impart a balanced cheesy flavor and melting quality. Garlic powder and salt season the batter.
The batter is blended until smooth and frothy, then spooned into generously greased mini muffin pans. Baking at 400°F produces puffy, golden breads with a light, airy interior and a lightly crisp exterior. The breads are best served warm to enjoy their tender, chewy texture.
These cheese breads can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for several days or frozen for up to three months. Reheating gently in the oven restores their texture. Preparing the batter in batches can improve the frothiness and rise when making larger quantities.
Ingredients
- 2 cups tapioca flour
- 1 cup milk whole
- 2 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil avocado oil or light olive oil
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set out several mini muffin pans. Spray them generously with nonstick cooking spray. (Or brush generously with oil.)
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients. Cover and puree until smooth and frothy.
- Use a spoon to portion the batter into the muffin pans, filling the wells ¾ full.
- Bake undisturbed for 19-20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- If you needed to repeat with the remaining batter, puree the batter another 30 seconds to create additional froth before re-spraying and refilling the pans. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store cooled cheese breads in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, or freeze for up to three months.
- Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes to restore crispness.
- Use mini muffin pans generously sprayed with nonstick spray or brushed with oil for best results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 48bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1puff | |
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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