Savory Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) Recipe

Savory Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) Recipe

  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 1/3 cups tapioca flour
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.
  2. Combine milk, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Add 4 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon tapioca flour; stir constantly until dough easily pulls away form the sides of the pan. Remove from heat; cool 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Mix in Parmesan cheese.
  3. Shape the dough into small balls with greased hands; place onto baking sheet a few inches apart.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 25 minutes.