Brazilian cheese bread - pão de queijo recipe

Ingredients

  • oil or butter, for the baking sheet
  • 250ml whole milk
  • 125g unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300g tapioca flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 100g parmesan, grated

Method

  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Oil or butter a baking sheet and set aside.

  • Heat the milk, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tapioca flour. Stir vigorously, then leave to cool a little.

  • Pour the dough into a standing mix to beat the dough until its cool, or use a wooden spoon and beat by hand. Beat the eggs in one at a time, waiting until each is completely incorporated before adding the next. When the dough is glossy and mixed, add the parmesan. Beat again until mixed.

  • Spoon the dough onto the baking sheet in 1 tbsp balls, 5cm apart. Bake for 30 mins until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and eat while still warm.

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