Pao De Queijo (Cheese Bread)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 13

Incredibly Delicious Pao De Queijo with a Twist

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

281

Sugar

Fat

18g

Pao de Queijo, also known as Brazilian cheese bread, is a popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil. It originated in the state of Minas Gerais and is now popular throughout the country. This unique bread is light, fluffy, and cheesy, with a slightly chewy texture. Pao de Queijo is gluten-free and grain-free, and is made with tapioca starch and cheese. It's perfect for people who follow a gluten-free and grain-free diet. The bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and can be enjoyed on its own, with a cup of coffee, or as a side dish to a savory meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a muffin tin.
2.	In a blender, combine tapioca starch, water, oil, milk, eggs and salt.
3.	Blend the mixture until completely smooth and then add the shredded parmesan cheese and gouda cheese, continuing to blend until they are well combined.
4.	Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
5.	Bake until the tops are golden brown and the bread is puffed, about 20-25 minutes.
6.	Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

These gluten-free and grain-free cheese breads are easy and quick to make, super crispy outside and chewy inside, and absolutely delicious.
Pao de Queijo is versatile, great as a snack or addition to any meal.

CONS

These cheese breads are high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. Tapioca starch is a good source of energy and improves digestion. Also, cheese is a good source of calcium and protein which are both beneficial to the human body.

	4 cups tapioca starch
	2/3 cup water
	2/3 cup oil
	2/3 cup milk
	4 eggs
	1 teaspoon salt
	5 ounces of shredded parmesan cheese ( sargento )
	8 ounces gouda cheese ( wisconsin )