Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo)

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Description

These are very easy, very tasty Brazilian cheese rolls, much like you might find at a churrascaria.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet
  2. Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Bring vegetable oil
  4. water
  5. and milk to a boil over medium heat until a white foam appears. Pour milk mixture over tapioca starch and stir until well mixed; allow dough to rest for 15 minutes. Mix eggs and Parmesan cheese into dough. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake in preheated oven until rolls are browned
  7. 15 to 20 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 14

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