How to Make Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pao de Queijo, also known as Brazilian cheese bread, is a delicious and popular snack in Brazil. Made with tapioca flour and cheese, these bread rolls are loved for their crispy exterior and chewy, cheesy interior. Pao de queijo is a staple in Brazilian cuisine and is widely enjoyed as a breakfast or afternoon snack.

What makes pao de queijo unique is its use of tapioca flour, also known as cassava flour. This gives the bread a distinctive texture that sets it apart from traditional w...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups tapioca starch (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Pour tapioca starch into a wide bowl.
  • Combine 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Slowly pour over the tapioca, mixing with a spoon until evenly combined. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir Mexican cheese blend and eggs into the tapioca mixture. Knead dough until soft and sticky, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if dough seems dry.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    74 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 241mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 7mg