Pão de Queijo - Traditional

About This Recipe

Pão de queijo is a popular Brazilian treat that is Portuguese for “cheese bread”.  What’s great about these is that they are gluten free so even those who are gluten sensitive can enjoy them!

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups tapioca flour (check the health aisles at your store or on Amazon)
• ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup skim milk
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. In a saucepan, add the oil, milk and salt. Bring to a light boil and remove from the heat.
3. Slowly add in the flour a few spoonfulls at a time and stir to incorporate.
4. Once the flour has been incorporated, use your hands to knead the dough slightly and allow it cool a bit.
5. Add in 1 beaten egg and stir, then add in the cheese. It should look almost like a thick cottage cheese.
6. Spray a sheet pan with oil and create balls using a cookie scoop. Place the balls 1 inch apart.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. These are best after they have rested for a while. The day after is when I prefer to eat them because they become much softer.