Brazilian recipe
Cheese Bread (Pão de queijo)
This classic Brazilian snack is made with a cup of milk, celebrated for its unique texture and incredible flavor.
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Ingredients
1 cup of milk
1 cup of vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups of polvilho doce (sweet cassava starch)
100 g of grated cheese
1 cup of vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups of polvilho doce (sweet cassava starch)
100 g of grated cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find polvilho doce (sweet cassava starch) at specialty health food stores or large international food retailers in Nairobi. If unavailable, high-quality tapioca starch is a common substitute. Fresh milk, oil, and eggs are widely available at local supermarkets like Naivas or Carrefour, as well as neighborhood dukas.
Preparation method
- Bring the milk to a boil and allow it to cool down slightly.
- Combine all ingredients, except for the grated cheese, in a mixing bowl or blender.
- Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Add the grated cheese as the final step.
- Pulse or blend briefly to incorporate the cheese into the batter.
- Pour the mixture into greased individual muffin tins or silicone molds.
- Preheat your oven to the required temperature.
- Place the tins in the oven.
- Bake until the rolls have risen and are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Observations
This cheese bread is a simple, traditional recipe, perfect for a hearty breakfast or a quick afternoon bite. Made with sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce), milk, oil, and eggs, the essential touch comes from the grated cheese, which provides its signature savory profile. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in golden, bite-sized rolls that are crisp on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside.
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