Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups (170 g) tapioca flour
• 1/2 cup (66 g) packed grated or crumbled cheese, your preference (commonly Parmesan or mozzarella)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, olive oil, and milk until thoroughly combined and smooth.

3. 3

   Add dry ingredients: Gradually stir in the tapioca flour and salt until the dough is well combined and slightly sticky. Finally, fold in the grated cheese evenly throughout the dough.

4. 4

   Shape the dough: Using your hands or a spoon, shape the dough into small balls about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and place them evenly spaced on the greased baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake the bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese breads puff up and turn a light golden color on top.

6. 6

   Cool and serve: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy the cheesy, chewy texture fresh out of the oven!