Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo Recipe)
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups tapioca flour
- 1 large egg – at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the liquids: Combine ⅓ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup water, ½ cup whole milk, and ½ teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then let it cool slightly.
- Mix the tapioca flour: Place 2 cups of tapioca flour in a large bowl. Pour the warm liquid mixture over the flour and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
- Add the egg: Allow the dough to cool before adding 1 large egg at room temperature. Knead well with your hands until the egg becomes fully incorporated.
- Incorporate the cheese: Add 1 ¼ cups of grated Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Aim for a uniform dough, but keep in mind that the more homogeneous it becomes, the harder it may be to roll.
Shape and Bake the Cheese Rolls
- Rest the dough: Let the dough rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Shape the rolls: Lightly grease your hands with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Use a tablespoon to measure portions of dough, then roll each portion into a ball.
- Bake or freeze: Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Serve immediately. Alternatively, freeze the unbaked rolls for up to 30 days.
- Bake from frozen: Place the frozen, unbaked rolls about 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake directly from frozen at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Recipe Notes
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate: Store leftover baked Brazilian cheese bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Freeze: Place unbaked cheese rolls in a sealed freezer-safe bag for up to 30 days. Bake directly from frozen at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Reheat: Warm baked rolls in a preheated 350°F oven for 5–10 minutes, until heated through and lightly crisp outside.Nutrition
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