Pao de Queijo – Cheese Bread
This little Pao de Queijo Recipe is tasty and great for a snack, for the kids lunchbox or an afternoon bite.
They are a great option for people who are gluten-sensitive or coeliacs as they use tapioca flour.
Healthy eating can be for all people as long as you keep everything in moderation.
Prep and cook time: 40 minutes
Makes 30 balls
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup of milk
- 1/2 cup of oil
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups of tapioca flour
- 2/3 cup of parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
Pao de Queijo Recipe: Directions
- Add milk, salt and oil to a pan and heat till bubbles form
- Set aside and slowly add in tapioca flour.
- Mix together until it looks a bit like curdled egg
- Once mixed add in the cheese and eggs
- Let the mixture cool down for about 15 minutes so it is easier to handle
- Form little mini golf balls on a lined baking tray (they do not spread too much so they can be closeish)
- Cook in a 180-200 degree celcius oven until puffy and golden (about 20 minutes)
A serving of a few balls is around 200 calories
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