Brazilian Cheese Puffs Recipe
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Brazilian Cheese Puffs Recipe
Description
Brazilian Cheese Puffs begin by heating milk, vegetable oil, and salt to near boil, then mixing in tapioca flour to form a combined dough. This dough is beaten until smooth and cooled slightly. Eggs are added one at a time to incorporate moisture and richness while the dough is beaten further for smoothness.
Grated Parmesan cheese adds the distinct savory and cheesy taste characteristic of this puffed bread snack. The sticky dough is scooped with a wet scoop to prevent sticking onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Baking at 350°F yields puffs that expand and brown lightly around 15 minutes, creating a tender exterior and hollow, chewy inside.
This recipe produces a batch ideal for snacks or as an accompaniment to meals and can be portioned easily with a scoop. The cheese's saltiness and tapioca's chewiness make these a unique gluten-free bite with a satisfying texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 oz. (280g) tapioca flour
- 2 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the milk, oil, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat as soon as large bubbles start to form in the milk.
- Add the tapioca flour and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat the dough for a few minutes at medium speed until it smooths out and cools down.
- With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs to the dough one at a time, waiting until the first egg is fully incorporated before adding the second. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the cheese until the dough becomes very sticky.
- Scoop the dough with a small ice cream scoop, spacing the dough 2 inches apart (12 per baking sheet). Dip the scoop in water between scoops to prevent sticking.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the baking sheets from front to back. Continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the puffs have puffed up and the bottoms turn golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24puffs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 24puffs | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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