| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 100 | 5g | 2g | 12g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 1g | 0g | 3g | 0.3g |
About Pão de Queijo
Originally from Brazil, Pão de Queijo is a delight that has worked its way into hearts (and stomachs) across the globe. This soft, cheesy, and slightly chewy bread is as delicious as it is unique.
Uncover the Story of Pão de Queijo
Despite its simplicity, the Pão de Queijo carries an interesting story dating back to the 18th century Brazil. Over time, it has become an integral part of Brazilian food culture, beloved from generation to generation. Click here to learn more about its fascinating journey.
What Makes Pão de Queijo Special?
Its pillowy texture and irresistible parmesan flavor make this bread a superstar in its right. But its defining characteristic is undoubtedly its use of tapioca flour, which gives the bread a delightful chewiness unlike any other.
Complement Your Meals with Pão de Queijo
These tiny bread gems are not only great on their own but also make a fantastic accompaniment to many dishes. Considered a classic breakfast bread in Brazil, Pão de Queijo is wonderful when paired with a strong cup of coffee. It’s similar to French Gougères or Colombians Almojábanas but has a uniquely Brazilian identity. The slightly salty, airy bread can also work wonders with a hearty soup or stew, making Pão de Queijo a truly versatile bread that you can enjoy anytime. Check out some great soup recipes here.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups tapioca flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
Method
Step One
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Grease a mini muffin tin and set it aside.
Step Two
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, oil, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until small bubbles appear at the surface.
Step Three
Remove from heat as soon as you see big bubbles forming and add the tapioca flour. Stir the mixture until you get a gooey and quite elastic mixture. Set aside and let it cool for a few minutes.
Step Four
When the mixture is cool enough to handle, beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then beat in the grated Parmesan cheese. The dough is supposed to be sticky and stretchy.
Step Five
Using a greased spoon, put rounded, heaped portions into the muffin tin. Alternatively, you can use a piping bag to pipe swirls of dough into each section of the muffin tin.
Step Six
Put the tray into the oven and turn the heat down to 350 degrees. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top starts to get golden.
Step Seven
Remove from oven and let the Pão de Queijo cool just enough to handle. Serve hot.
