Brazilian recipe
Cheese Bread (Pão de queijo)
A traditional Brazilian snack featuring a perfect balance of texture, made with milk and savory cheese.
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Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 cup oil
3 whole eggs
3 cups sweet cassava starch
100 g grated cheese
1 cup oil
3 whole eggs
3 cups sweet cassava starch
100 g grated cheese
Where to find ingredients
Sweet cassava starch can be found in specialty food stores or international aisles. If unavailable, tapioca starch may be used as a substitute, though sweet cassava starch is the authentic choice for this recipe. Grated cheese, milk, oil, and eggs are available at any standard grocery store.
Preparation method
- Boil the milk and let it cool down.
- Combine all ingredients except the grated cheese.
- Blend the mixture in a blender.
- Finally, add the grated cheese.
- Blend again until incorporated.
- Pour the dough into greased individual molds.
- Bake until golden and puffed.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving.
- Ensure the texture is airy and light.
- Serve warm for the best experience.
Observations
This cheese bread is a classic, authentic recipe, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Crafted with sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce), milk, oil, and eggs, the essential character comes from the grated cheese, which provides its signature flavor. The preparation is straightforward, yielding delicious rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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