PAO DE QUEIJO

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These easy-to-make cheesy dough balls - think gluten-free gougeres - are a staple in Brazil (their name translates as "cheese bread"). Eat them by themselves or split them open and use them like buns for your favorite slider fixings.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield about 12 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups tapioca flour
2/3 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Put the tapioca flour in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • Combine the milk, oil, salt and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil while whisking. Remove from the heat and pour over the tapioca flour in the mixing bowl. Begin to mix, first starting on low, then gradually increasing the speed to high as the mixture begins to thicken and turn smooth. (The mixture will look almost like glue.) While still beating, add the egg and beat until incorporated. Then add the cheeses, a small handful at a time, beating, until incorporated. (The mixture will by sticky and slightly stiff.)
  • Use a small ice cream scoop or heaping tablespoons and scoop the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1inch between them. Moisten the palm of your hand with water and pat each scoop into a slightly rounded mound.
  • Bake until they become puffed up, golden on top, deeply golden on the bottom and feel relatively light when picked up and dropped on the baking sheet, rotating about halfway through baking, 20 to 24 minutes. Let cool for at least a few minutes then eat warm or at room temperature.

Justin Wong
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I've never been disappointed. The cheese bread is always delicious and my friends and family love it. Thanks for sharing!


Anondo Roy
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These cheese breads are amazing! I love the crispy outside and the soft and chewy inside.


Pardon Chindiki
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheese bread turned out hard and dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Kirti Kaushal
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These cheese breads were a bit too cheesy for my taste.


THE PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheese bread was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


crystal totten
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These cheese breads were a bit bland. I think I would add some more garlic or onion next time.


Minahil Naveed
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love that I can freeze the cheese bread dough and bake it whenever I want fresh bread.


Khalid Hussien
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These cheese breads are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Taufiq N
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I'm a huge fan of pão de queijo, and this recipe did not disappoint. The cheese bread was light and fluffy, with just the right amount of cheese. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Adekunle Mariam
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OMG! These cheese breads are to die for!


Sarah Brookbank
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I thought the recipe was well-written and easy to follow. However, I found that the cheese bread was a little dry. I think I would add a little more milk or butter next time.


Edith Eldridge
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These cheese breads were a little too salty for my taste.


Jayden Moody
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I was skeptical at first, because I've never made cheese bread before. But this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing. My family loved them!


Blake Sanchez
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I've tried many different pão de queijo recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese bread turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.


Wealth Excellency
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These cheese bread were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.