Pão de Queijo | Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe
Pão de Queijo is a traditional Brazilian cheese bread that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, made from tapioca flour and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. This recipe is quick and easy, requiring just 20 minutes to prepare 18 delicious mini cheese breads, perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 18 mini cheese breads 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Tapioca flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Milk (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 Large egg (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to get it ready for baking the cheese bread.
- Combine ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add tapioca flour, milk, vegetable oil, salt, and the egg. Blend until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Add cheese: Add the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses to the batter, pulsing just a couple of times to combine without over-blending.
- Prepare muffin pan: Grease a mini muffin pan liberally to prevent the bread from sticking.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into each hole, filling them halfway to allow sufficient room for the bread to puff up during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the breads are crusty on the outside and lightly browned. The baking typically takes around 15 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the breads sit for a couple of minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the egg and milk are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
- Use a well-greased mini muffin pan to easily remove the breads after baking.
- Filling the muffin cups halfway is important to allow the breads to puff up properly.
- Serve warm for the characteristic chewy interior and crispy crust.
- Pão de Queijo is best eaten fresh but can be reheated in the oven to refresh the texture.
Keywords: Pão de Queijo, Brazilian cheese bread, tapioca bread, gluten free snack, cheese muffin, easy Brazilian recipe
