Name: Pao de queijo/Brazilian Cheese Bread recipe by Shobha Keshwani at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Tapioca /Cassava starch ... 250 gms; Milk ............... 1 cup; Water ............. 1 cup; Oil ................. 1/4 cup; Egg................ 1; Parmesan cheese .. 50 gms (about 1 cup); Salt ........... to taste ( add carefully as the cheese is already salty)

ABOUT Pao de queijo/Brazilian Cheese Bread RECIPE

Pao de queijo (cheese bread) is a very popular snack / breakfast bread of Brazil. It is available in all the coffee shops, restaurants, eateries and people prefer having it with coffee at any time of the day.

Ingredients Serving: 8

Tapioca /Cassava starch ... 250 gms
Milk ............... 1 cup
Water ............. 1 cup
Oil ................. 1/4 cup
Egg................ 1
Parmesan cheese .. 50 gms (about 1 cup)
Salt ........... to taste ( add carefully as the cheese is already salty)

Instructions

In a pan combine the milk, water and oil. Whisk it and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add all the tapioca / cassava starch to it stirring briskly.
Remove it in a large bowl.
When it cools down a bit and you can handle it , add the egg, grated cheese and salt. Knead it well until everything is well mixed. The dough is usually a bit sticky.
Take a small portion of the dough, Roll it to make it smoother and place it on a greased baking tray. You can rub some oil on your palms to make it easier.
Repeat this until the dough is used up. Leave enough space in between as the breads expand on baking.
Bake them for about 30 minutes or until they are golden and crispy at - 180 C (350 F) temperature.
Please note that the baking time may vary according to the size and type of oven. So keep checking. This quantity makes about 15 - 18 breads depending on the size you make.

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