Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pão de Queijo)

Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pão de Queijo)
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    14 People
  • VIEWS
    96

Experience the taste of Brazil with these delightful cheese rolls, a symphony of chewy texture and savory cheese flavor, perfect as a snack or side dish.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    36 mg
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    386 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the tapioca starch and salt. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the oil, water, and milk to a boil, watching for a white foam to appear. (8 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the hot milk mixture over the tapioca starch mixture. Stir vigorously until well combined. Allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes. (17 minutes)

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Recipe View Incorporate the Parmesan cheese and eggs into the dough, mixing until thoroughly combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the rolls are golden brown, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)

For a crispier crust, bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Substitute half of the Parmesan with another hard cheese like Asiago for a more complex flavor.
These rolls are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven.
The resting period is crucial for the tapioca starch to properly hydrate, resulting in the characteristic chewy texture.
For a smoother dough, use a blender or food processor to combine the wet and dry ingredients.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 32 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Llewellyn Haag

    These were so easy to make and tasted just like the ones I had in Brazil!

  • Adela Reichert

    I added a pinch of garlic powder to the dough, and it was a game changer!

  • Justus Schmitt

    My kids devoured these in minutes! Definitely making them again.

  • Beth Fadel

    Followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfect. Thank you!

  • Camilla Russel

    The resting period is essential, don't skip it!

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