Brazilian Cheese Buns (Pão de Queijo)
These delightful Brazilian Cheese Buns are light, cheesy, and gluten-free, making them a perfect snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Ingredients
- 200 g sour tapioca flour
- 100 g sweet tapioca flour (substitute with sour if needed)
- 100 g Parmesan cheese grated
- 100 g mature cheddar cheese or any other aged cheese, grated
- 250 ml milk
- 125 ml sunflower oil (or olive oil, or any vegetable oil)
- 2 eggs
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the milk and sunflower oil with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil while whisking gently.
- Once boiling, turn off the heat and stir in both types of tapioca flour until you achieve a smooth dough.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, then gradually mix them into the dough.
- Add the grated Parmesan and mature cheddar cheese, mixing until evenly incorporated.
- Let the dough rest for about five minutes to hydrate the tapioca flour.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- With lightly oiled hands, form the dough into small balls (about 50g each) and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for about five minutes before serving warm.
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Notes
Enjoy your Brazilian Cheese Buns fresh from the oven!