Chipas (Argentinean Cheese Bread)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 17

Delightful Argentinean Cheese Bread: Chipas Recipe

by The Chefin Baked Goods

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

Fat

14g

Popular in Argentina, Chipas, the Argentinean cheese bread is a delicious treat enjoyed by all. It is a staple food in many households and can be purchased from bakeries or street vendors. This gluten-free cheese bread has a unique texture and taste made with cheese and tapioca starch. The cheese bread has a crisp outer layer and a soft, chewy texture inside. It’s a great snack or side dish, and it’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. You can serve it with butter, jam, or other spreads. It’s a real hit with kids, and it makes for a great appetizer or snack during parties and gatherings.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a mixing bowl, combine egg, milk, Italian cheese blend, melted butter, tapioca starch, and self-rising flour until the mix forms a dough.
3.	Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic.
4.	Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1 inch, and cut into desired shapes.
5.	Put the shapes on a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

PROS

This delicious cheese bread has a crisp outer layer and a soft, cheesy texture inside.

It is gluten-free and can be enjoyed by people with celiac diseases.

It can be served as a snack or a side dish.

CONS

It is high in calories and fat.

It can be addictive and you may eat more than you planned.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this cheese bread is not particularly healthy, it can be a good source of calcium and protein.
It is gluten-free and can be enjoyed by people with celiac diseases.

	1 egg
	2/3 cup milk
	6 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend
	3 tablespoons butter , melted
	1 3/4 cups tapioca starch
	1 cup self-rising flour