Brazilian recipe
Cheese Bread (Pão de queijo)
A traditional Brazilian snack made with milk, cassava starch, and cheese, known for its unique texture and savory flavor.
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Ingredients
1 cup (tea) of milk
1 cup (tea) of oil
3 whole eggs
3 cups (tea) of sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
100 g of grated cheese
1 cup (tea) of oil
3 whole eggs
3 cups (tea) of sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
100 g of grated cheese
Where to find ingredients
Find milk, oil, eggs, and cheese at any local dairy shop or supermarket. Sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce) can be found in specialized organic stores or health food shops; as a substitute, one might look for tapioca starch, though the texture profile is specific to the original ingredient.
Preparation method
- Boil the milk and allow it to cool down.
- Combine all ingredients except for the grated cheese.
- Blend the mixture in a blender.
- Finally, add the grated cheese.
- Blend the mixture again until well combined.
- Pour the dough into individual greased molds.
- Place into the oven to bake.
- Monitor the baking process until the bread turns golden.
- Remove from the oven carefully.
- Serve immediately while still warm.
Observations
This cheese bread is a traditional and classic recipe, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon tea break. Made with sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce), milk, oil, and eggs, the special touch comes from the grated cheese, which provides the characteristic flavor. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in small rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside.
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