Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425.

Step 2

In a medium sauce pan, bring the milk and vegetable oil to just below a simmer. Bubbles will form at the edge and rise from the bottom.

Step 3

Add the salt and 2 cups of sifted tapioca flour.

Step 4

Remove from the heat and with a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until the mixture come together.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer and fit it with a paddle attachment.

Step 6

Turn the speed to low and allow the dough to cool down until the dough is no longer steaming.

Step 7

With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs and allow it to incorporate fully before adding the second egg.

Step 8

Add the grated parmesan cheese to the pão de queijo dough and stir to combine.

Step 9

Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.

Step 10

Use a small cookie scoop portion out the dough, spacing an inch apart.

Step 11

Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden on top and the cheese bread is free from the pan when the pan is shaken.

Step 12

Serve warm.